Netflix’s serial killer drama Mindhunter, home to Hannibal Lecter, Dexter and Norman Bates, isn’t just a showcase for murder and gore. True Dabill argues that there is more to the serial killer drama genre than meets the eye.
OPINIONS: The media glorifies criminals like Ted Bundy
The evil deeds of sadists like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy are encapsulated in popular documentaries, movies and TV shows. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that while it’s natural to be curious about their motivations, the curiosity becomes dangerous when media producers skim over the victims and the brutality of the crimes.