Ep.3: Hollywood’s Serial Killer Obsession

Pop culture’s obsession with serial killers is only growing -- what does this say about us as a society? Tori and Karina do a deep dive into Hollywood’s obsession with serial killers and their stories. Featuring insight from David Schmid, Ph.D., author of “Natural Born Celebrities: Serial Killers in American Culture” and Kathy Kleiner, a survivor of Ted Bundy.TO READ:Natural Born Celebrities by David Schmidhttps://www.amazon.com/Natural-Born-Celebrities-Killers-American/dp/0226738698“The Guys Who Shoot to Thrill: Serial Killers and the American Popular Unconscious” by Robert ConrathRevue Française D'études Américaines, no. 60, 1994, pp. 143–152.“The compulsion of real/reel serial killers and vampires: Toward a gothic criminology” by Caroline Joan S. Picart and Cecil Greekhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/254801503_The_compulsion_of_realreel_serial_killers_and_vampires_Toward_a_gothic_criminology“Why is Ted Bundy Suddenly Everywhere?” by Tori Telferhttp://www.vulture.com/2018/07/ted-bundy-is-suddenly-everywhere.html TO LISTEN:“For the Defense”: David Oscar Markushttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-defense-with-david-oscar-markus/id1536699806“Crime Salad”www.crimesaladpodcast.com“Fruit Loops”: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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RED FLAGS is a weekly talk show designed to be a one-stop shop for all the latest buzz in the true crime world. Crime writer Tori Telfer and armchair detective turned Tik Toker Karina Michelle share their unique perspectives, passion for investigation, and insightful analysis as they lead listeners through the latest crime headlines and shocking stories. Red flags warn us of danger, but they also show us where to look for solutions -- and our hosts move beyond the headlines to explore the systemic issues beneath the warning signs. Each episode offers a thrilling deep dive into a notable case with the help of expert guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.