Obsession, Vigilantism, and the Dangers of Armchair Sleuthing
This episode examines the darker side of the citizen sleuth phenomenon, exploring how the thrill of playing detective can lead to harmful obsession, harassment, and even vigilantism. We'll look at high-profile cases where amateur investigators have falsely accused innocent people, interfered with official investigations, or become dangerously fixated on solving a mystery. We'll also consider the psychological and emotional toll that this work can take on both the sleuths themselves and the victims' families. Finally, we'll discuss how to strike a balance between empowering citizen engagement…
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