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True Crime Psychology: Why People Obsess Over Karen Read’s Innocence

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True Crime Psychology: Why People Obsess Over Karen Read’s Innocence

What makes the Karen Read case so emotionally charged? Why are people camping outside the courthouse, waving flags, rejecting evidence, and rallying behind a woman facing second-degree murder charges?
In this special episode of Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the psychology of belief, and what really drives people to obsessively defend someone they’ve never met — even in the face of damning digital and forensic evidence.
We examine the roots of group identity, conspiracy culture, and the emotional satisfaction that comes from feeling part of a cause. Shavaun explains why confirmation bias is so powerful in high-profile cases, how emotional narratives override forensic facts, and why some supporters feel personally attacked when Read is questioned.
This isn’t just about Karen Read. It’s about what the true crime community, and the public at large, project onto these cases — often turning defendants into symbols of distrust in law enforcement, or avatars of their own trauma.
If you’ve ever wondered why people become radicalized around a defendant, this episode is a must-listen psychological blueprint for mass obsession, emotional loyalty, and the war between facts and feelings.
#KarenRead #KarenReadSupporters #ShavaunScott #GroupPsychology #TrueCrimeCommunity #KarenReadTrial #CourtroomPsychology #PublicObsession #MassPsychology #HiddenKillers
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True Crime Psychology: Why People Obsess Over Karen Read’s Innocence

What makes the Karen Read case so emotionally charged? Why are people camping outside the courthouse, waving flags, rejecting evidence, and rallying behind a woman facing second-degree murder charges?
In this special episode of Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the psychology of belief, and what really drives people to obsessively defend someone they’ve never met — even in the face of damning digital and forensic evidence.
We examine the roots of group identity, conspiracy culture, and the emotional satisfaction that comes from feeling part of a cause. Shavaun explains why confirmation bias is so powerful in high-profile cases, how emotional narratives override forensic facts, and why some supporters feel personally attacked when Read is questioned.
This isn’t just about Karen Read. It’s about what the true crime community, and the public at large, project onto these cases — often turning defendants into symbols of distrust in law enforcement, or avatars of their own trauma.
If you’ve ever wondered why people become radicalized around a defendant, this episode is a must-listen psychological blueprint for mass obsession, emotional loyalty, and the war between facts and feelings.
#KarenRead #KarenReadSupporters #ShavaunScott #GroupPsychology #TrueCrimeCommunity #KarenReadTrial #CourtroomPsychology #PublicObsession #MassPsychology #HiddenKillers
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Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod
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