CrimeCon, Citizen Journalists and Investigative Social Media
On-Demand Webinar
On-Demand Webinar: CrimeCon, Citizen Journalists and Investigative Social Media – Considerations in the Age of True Crime Sensationalism
90-minute presentation
CrimeCon is an annual event aimed at bringing together the true crime community by featuring the latest cases, scientific techniques, podcasters, doctors, and more. CrimeCon is just one example of how much true crime sensationalism has grown. This genre raises the question: how is society’s seeming infatuation with true crime really impacting our cases? Pulling from their own experiences, Special Assistant Rachel Smith and Prosecutor Rob Wood explore the potential implications of true crime sensationalism and offer suggestions about how to limit negative legal impacts.