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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

On Oct. 7,  Netflix released a true crime documentary about brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, infamously known as "The Menendez Brothers."

True crime documentary sheds light on the story of infamous brothers

By Leah Kreisler, Editor in Chief October 31, 2024

Murder. Controversy. Documentary. Two years ago it was Jeffrey Dahmer. Now, the Menendez Brothers have taken TikTok by storm. Widespread attention was drawn to the Menendez case following the release of...

"Crime Junkie" is an example of a true crime podcast. There has been controversy over whether it helps spread awareness about niche cases or demeans the victims.

Caution: True crime ethics may be suspicious

By George Chang, Features Editor March 1, 2024

Throughout the last decade, the development of “true crime” as a form of entertainment has resulted in media from podcasts to novels to Emmy-winning television shows. However, this popularization comes...

The promotional poster for “Murdaugh Mysteries: A Southern Scandal” shows a close up of Alex Murdaugh eyes to make viewers feel uncomfortable and as if they are looking directly at a murderer.

Netflix’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ docuseries delves deep into the shocking southern scandal

By Rachel Mattison, Online EIC March 15, 2023

At the intersection of crime, political power, curiosities, southern tradition and family dynamics lays the State v. Murdaugh case. The trial, which found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and...

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