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Five months after his mysterious death, a Manchester soldier comes home to rest

The Mill • 1159 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
📰 News Investigative Journalism International Conflict True Crime Military Mystery
  1. Daniel Burke's death is being investigated as a homicide.
  2. Daniel Burke was a former paratrooper who fought in Afghanistan and Syria before his mysterious death.
  3. Daniel was known for his involvement with foreign military volunteer groups in Ukraine before shifting towards humanitarian aid efforts.

Evolution and Our Obsession with True Crime

The Garden of Forking Paths • 2004 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🎭️ Culture Evolution True Crime Psychology History Sociology
  1. True crime has been a longstanding part of human culture, dating back centuries.
  2. Our obsession with true crime may stem from our evolutionary history and the way our minds are wired for survival.
  3. Engaging with true crime stories allows us to simulate dangerous situations and hone our ability to detect and avoid threats.
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Examining my (unhealthy) obsession with true crime

The Shift With Sam Baker • 99 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture True Crime Personal Experience Media influence
  1. The author reflects on their fascination with true crime, which started at a young age and was influenced by real-life cases like the disappearance of Genette Tate.
  2. The author's obsession with true crime led to a fear and paranoia, especially fueled by notorious cases like the Yorkshire Ripper and other high-profile crimes in the late 70s.
  3. The lasting impact of these true crime stories led to the author developing nighttime rituals and a constant awareness of personal safety.

LEAKIN PARK: BALTIMORE'S OPEN AIR CEMETERY

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
📰 News Crime True Crime Mystery Documentary Investigation
  1. Leakin Park in Baltimore has a dark history of being a dumping ground for murder victims since the 1940s, with many bodies found mutilated.
  2. The park has been the scene of various heinous crimes, including the murders of four young boys in 1968 and the disappearance of high school student Hae Min Lee in 1999.
  3. Despite its infamous reputation and numerous bodies discovered, authorities believe there are still many more yet to be found in Leakin Park.

¿Por qué no?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Nov 22
🎭️ Culture Languages Social media Internet culture True Crime Influencers
  1. Many Duolingo users are spending hours cheating just to earn points and climb leaderboards, leading to concerns about misuse and lack of real learning.
  2. The gamification features in Duolingo incentivize users to cheat and farm XP, with some even spending money on premium subscriptions and in-app purchases.
  3. Duolingo seems to be taking action against cheating tactics, but these actions align with its goal of boosting revenue and engagement, raising questions about the effectiveness of the platform for language learning.

One of these things is not like the others

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 22
🎭️ Culture True Crime Social media Music
  1. The trial between Depp and Heard revealed the intense toxicity levels in various fandoms and the dangers of projecting personal biases onto public figures.
  2. The trial showcased how social media and platforms like TikTok can manipulate and distort reality for entertainment and viral content.
  3. The trial highlighted the issue of parasocial relationships between fans and celebrities, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, leading to concerning behaviors.

Scattered thoughts on Under the Banner of Heaven

Facsimile No. 2 • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 22
🎭️ Culture TV Series Religion True Crime Community
  1. The dialogue in 'Under the Banner of Heaven' is often seen as overly dramatic and cheesy, reflecting the earnestness and uncoolness associated with Mormon culture.
  2. The show struggles to accurately capture the subtle ways in which Mormons communicate faithfulness or deviance, which may be illegible to outsiders by design.
  3. The series portrays Mormonism in a consistently dark and ominous light, missing the complexity and appeal that drew people in despite its darker aspects.