The case of the Golden State Killer obsessed one writer whose story is told in new HBO series
In the arena of true-crime TV storytelling, there has been a slow evolution toward less sensationalism and more sensitivity for victims. The genre has been justly criticized for glorifying serial killers and sometimes being grossly exploitative. is a highly unusual, unscripted true-crime series.
The series goes back to McNamara’s early steps looking into the case, which began with a string of attacks in 1976 in Sacramento, Calif. The perpetrator, then known as the East Area Rapist, targeted young women and teenage girls in their homes. The attacks were carefully planned and horrific. Some of the victims, now middle-aged, talk about what happened to them and the long-term impact.
McNamara gradually became obsessive and we hear actor Amy Ryan read her notes and letters. And Oswalt talks about his late wife’s emotional state. This might be the most unusual and humane true-crime series ever. is the latest COVID-era music and advocacy special. Organized by Global Citizen and The European Commission, it’s part of a “pledging summit” to co-ordinate the development of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.
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