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Why true crime fascinates us

Criminologist Professor David Wilson talks to Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins about why true crime fascinates us.

Criminologist Professor David Wilson (pictured) is co-host of the This Much is True Crime podcast.

We talk to him about how and why only some tales become big news stories. And he explains why people are so drawn to the genre.

Scotcast is the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Natalie Higgins and Laura Miller.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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