Episode 2: Don’t Speak Ill of the Dead

About this episode

Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas explore the dynamics of true crime storytelling and its influences.

OPB Journalists Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas are reluctant to engage in an investigation that slips into true crime pitfalls. The pair attend True Crime 101 at Oregon State University and speak to professor Justin St Germain — whose life has been impacted by violent crime. They learn who typically dictates a true crime story: the police, the community and the media.

People in this episode

Hosts: Leah Sottile, Ryan Haas

Guest: Justin St Germain

Topics covered

• true crime
• investigation
• media influence
• violent crime
• community
• police

Keywords

• true crime
• investigation
• Oregon State University
• media
• violent crime
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oregon State University

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