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Murder in the Medis
Murder in the Media: The Stories That Shaped True Crime as We Know It
From the creators of the chart-topping podcasts Murder: True Crime Stories, Serial Killers, and Killer Minds comes a gripping audiobook that explores five unforgettable murder cases—and the media’s powerful hand in shaping their legacy.
Spanning over a century of American history, Murder in the Media unearths the chilling details of crimes that captured national attention, from the twisted schemes of Gilded Age serial killer H.H. Holmes to the eerie silence surrounding missing intern Chandra Levy in 2001. Along the way, we revisit the Hollywood whodunit of director William Desmond Taylor, the family massacre that inspired Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, and the Tylenol murders that brought terror to everyday medicine cabinets and marked a turning point in news sensationalism.
But this isn’t just another true crime retelling.
Through expert analysis and immersive storytelling, this audiobook peels back the layers of headlines and hype to ask the deeper questions: How does media coverage shape our understanding of crime? What happens when storytelling overshadows justice? And why are we so irresistibly drawn to the darkest corners of human behavior?
Whether you're a lifelong true crime enthusiast or just starting to explore the genre, Murder in the Media will change the way you see the stories you thought you knew. Prepare to be captivated—and disturbed—by the forces that turn murder into myth.
From the creators of the chart-topping podcasts Murder: True Crime Stories, Serial Killers, and Killer Minds comes a gripping audiobook that explores five unforgettable murder cases—and the media’s powerful hand in shaping their legacy.
Spanning over a century of American history, Murder in the Media unearths the chilling details of crimes that captured national attention, from the twisted schemes of Gilded Age serial killer H.H. Holmes to the eerie silence surrounding missing intern Chandra Levy in 2001. Along the way, we revisit the Hollywood whodunit of director William Desmond Taylor, the family massacre that inspired Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, and the Tylenol murders that brought terror to everyday medicine cabinets and marked a turning point in news sensationalism.
But this isn’t just another true crime retelling.
Through expert analysis and immersive storytelling, this audiobook peels back the layers of headlines and hype to ask the deeper questions: How does media coverage shape our understanding of crime? What happens when storytelling overshadows justice? And why are we so irresistibly drawn to the darkest corners of human behavior?
Whether you're a lifelong true crime enthusiast or just starting to explore the genre, Murder in the Media will change the way you see the stories you thought you knew. Prepare to be captivated—and disturbed—by the forces that turn murder into myth.
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Published October 6, 2025
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January 16, 2026
a great deep dive into how media across generations can influence criminal cases and even impede justice. a great warning against social media sleuths going too far
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