I am drawn to true crime and it drives my husband crazy. He has no problem watching horror films but the true crime bothers him. I did a little research and here is why so many women, including me, are drawn to true crime.
Many female true crime fans identify and empathize with female victims.
Women may watch true crime TV shows and podcasts for tips on how to protect themselves from attacks.
If the viewer understands the terrible motivations of a killer, then he may not be so terrifying after all.
