• The Murder of Kitty Genovese: The Truth Behind the Bystander Effect

  • Feb 1 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
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The Murder of Kitty Genovese: The Truth Behind the Bystander Effect

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  • On March 13, 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was brutally attacked outside her apartment in Queens, New York. The shocking headlines that followed claimed that 38 witnesses watched in silence and did nothing to help—a chilling tale that cemented the Bystander Effect in the public consciousness.

    But was the story we’ve been told for decades actually true?In this episode, we dive deep into the real facts behind Kitty Genovese’s murder, the myths that shaped public perception, and how one tragic night sparked psychological research that changed the way we understand human behavior. Was it truly apathy, or was there more to the story?Join Brent and Talia as they unravel the truth, separate fact from fiction, and explore how this case still influences the way we react to danger today.

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