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The Lie That Shaped Psychology: The Truth Behind Kitty Genovese | The Last Known
In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth dismantles one of the most enduring myths in true crime and psychology: the story of Kitty Genovese. For decades, we were taught that thirty-seven witnesses watched Catherine 'Kitty' Genovese die in New York City without lifting a finger, a narrative that birthed the concept of the 'bystander effect.' This episode reveals the uncomfortable truth behind that lie, exploring how sensationalized journalism distorted reality and shaped our understanding of human behavior for half a century. If you are interested in the history of psychology…
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