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The Murder of Kitty Genovese

The Murder of Kitty Genovese

Update: 2025-10-24
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In 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was murdered outside her apartment in Queens, New York. Newspapers claimed that dozens of people watched and did nothing, a story that horrified the world and became a symbol of urban apathy. But decades later, the truth proved far more complex. In this episode, we uncover what really happened, how the myth began, and how one woman's death changed psychology, policing, and public conscience forever.

#KittyGenovese #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryPodcast #BystanderEffect #SocialPsychology #1960sAmerica #NewYorkHistory #CriminalJustice #MediaEthics #CompactMurder

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The Murder of Kitty Genovese

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