The Dramatization of Serial Killers with Alice Neikirk

Welcome back to season 7 episode 5 of the UoN Crim Podcast! My name is Marcel Bock and I am joined by Dr Alice Neikirk where we will talk about how serial killers are represented in shows and documentaries as well as other similar pieces of media. Timestamps: 3:50 - How does this type of media alter perceptions of crime in real life? 7:56 - How do these adaptations go against the rights of victims? 12:28 - What is murderbilia? 16:34 - Why are young people so obsessed with serial killers? 21:06 - Does 'pretty privilege' exist in court? 25:30 - The Golden State Killer and ethics of evidence 29:15 - The CSI effect and interest in crime 31:54 - Why is violent crime so interesting Find the UONCCJS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uonccjs/?hl=en Find Dr Alice Neikirk: LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/alice-neikirk-702072384 UoN Profile: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/alice-neikirk The Conversation articles: https://theconversation.com/profiles/alice-neikirk-1375221/articles