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The Lie That Changed Psychology: The Truth Behind Kitty Genovese | The Missing Files
This episode of The Missing Files, hosted by Madison Rogers, investigates the historical myth surrounding the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese. For decades, psychology textbooks taught that thirty-seven witnesses watched her attack and did nothing, giving birth to the 'bystander effect.' However, this narrative was fundamentally flawed. This deep dive reveals how a sensationalized New York Times headline distorted the truth, ignoring the fear, confusion, and actual attempts to help that occurred that night in Kew Gardens, Queens.
We explore the life of Catherine Susan Genovese beyond the…
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