Along Quote by Eric Schlosser
“Since 1966, hundreds of books have been published that follow murderers along their paths of destruction. Every serial killer, it seems, now has a biographer or two.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New York Times, 1995 (Article)
The public fascination with serial killers fuels a market for true‑crime biographies, turning murderers into subjects of popular narrative.
In simple terms: People love true‑crime stories about killers.
Question the ethics of glorifying murderers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- documentaries
- books
- podcasts
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are we drawn to violent stories?
- How does this affect victims' families?
True‑crime can sensationalize violence.