It's one of the most popular forms of non-fiction. There's no shortage of books, podcasts, TV shows, and movies detailing true crime stories.
For almost four years, Jen Eastwood spent countless hours researching, investigating, and producing true crime content.
People loved it. She built a large following across social media, with fans tuning in regularly to hear her take on some of the most notorious and gripping crimes
But eventually, it became too much both the hours she was putting in and the moral dilemma of creating content about some of the worst moments in people's lives.
So she stopped. Now, she focuses her time and energy on a project called Sick Sad Lit, a space for dark and unusual book recommendations, cultural commentary, and personal essays.
This raises a big question: is true crime as a form of entertainment ethical? Jen joins me in the studio to chat about that.
Jen Eastwood joins Emile Donovan.
Jen Eastwood is a writer, reader, and host of the Sick Sad Lit podcast Photo: Jen Eastwood
