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Why are we obsessed with crime?
Professor Julia Shaw explains why we might be obsessed with crime. We like to feel fear in a safe space, we are intrigued by the mastery of it and we like to explore the dark side of our own nature.
(Image: Detective board with photos of suspected criminals Credit: Getty Images)
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