The Stories Survivor stories capture our attention, for better and worse. On the one hand, we celebrate that someone survived such a horrible ordeal. We’re happy they made it home. On the other, we feel gross. What’s wrong with us reading about such harrowing events? Yes, there are some who read for entertainment. I think…
Tag: True Crime
Neighbor Feuds
Things I learned from watching true crime shows, Part 2 (Part 1) Have you ever had neighbor feuds? We’ve all had our fair share of neighbor issues. For the most part, the issues aren’t big enough to warrant a full-scale Hatfield’s and McCoy’s battle. Usually, the worst thing we do is swallow our seething annoyance…
Happy Endings Do Happen
Despite all the fears and warnings, some true crime stories end with some semblance of happiness. I’d like to say Happy endings but that would only take into consideration that a loved one didn’t die. It wouldn’t tell of the anguish the person suffered and the torment she will battle for the rest of her…
Lesson One: What I Learned From Watching True Crime Shows
Forget the Butler It’s Always The Spouse. The first lesson I’ve learned from shows such as Snapped, Fatal Vows, The Wife Did It, How (Not) to Kill Your Husband, is that there is a reason police suspect spouses first. Many of these true crime shows focus on the downfall of a marriage. The common denominator…