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Why Women Like True Crime Stories

Tuesday February 9, 2010
Researchers were surprised to find that women more than men were significantly more likely to choose true crime books over other books about violence and crime. What is behind this interest in the gruesome details of violent crimes like rape and murder? Read more...

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February 7, 2010 at 3:38 pm
(1) randy says:

McVeigh threw up his breakfast landing on the floor the day of his execution

February 10, 2010 at 9:26 pm
(2) Flashback says:

More women have rape fantasies then many ppl realize

February 11, 2010 at 7:05 am
(3) Jenn G says:

Pfft. We want to know how to prevent our becoming the victim.

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