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The Lie That Changed Psychology: Kitty Genovese's True Story | The Missing Chronicles
The story of Kitty Genovese is one of the most pervasive myths in true crime history, famously claiming that thirty-seven witnesses watched her murder and did nothing. In this episode of The Missing Chronicles, host Gina Hurst dismantles the 'bystander effect' narrative propagated by a flawed 1964 New York Times article. This episode explores the factual reality behind the headline: Kitty was a young bartender with dreams of opening an Italian restaurant, living openly as a lesbian in 1960s Queens. By examining police reports, witness testimonies, and modern psychological research, we reveal…
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