I’m not a fan of true crime, it can be immensely triggering for me personally but that’s my issue. I just don’t engage, same way I don’t watch multiple other types of content, like sport.
You’re right, humans are naturally curious and often our morbid curiosity can lead us to such content and discussions. It’s also much more accessible in the age of the internet but “water cooler talks” have always happened, even before dial up.
My views are similar to yours but you've put them way better than I can.
I have strong opinions on it, mainly because I don't agree with anyone speaking about missing/dead children or adults in front of thousands, when their families are going through one of the most heartbreaking things they'll ever experience.
I watched the damage people on social media caused Nicola Bully's grieving family and the finger pointing and the false speculations were disgusting, so I refuse to watch or take part in it.
Sorry but thats how I feel about it, leave it up to the experts is my take on it because you can hinder a case and give false information that your viewers will run with.
- but I also don't agree with anyone's children being targeted because of what their parents choose to do on an app.