“The Case Of Kitty Genovese’s 38 Witnesses” (Based On a True Crime Story) #ShadowsOfDeceit

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Darren Marlar

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.6 • 4.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

THE TRUE CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In the early morning hours of March 13, 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was murdered in New York City, a crime that would become infamous due to the claim that 38 witnesses did nothing to help her. This event sparked the development of the "bystander effect" theory, which suggests that individuals in a crowd are less likely to assist in an emergency due to a diffusion of responsibility. However, the narrative of Genovese's death is far more complex than initially reported. Kitty, a bar manager and bookie, was attacked by Winston Moseley near her home. Although some neighbors did call for help, and one, Sophia Farrar, even rushed to her aid, the story was sensationalized by the media. The New York Times, in particular, exaggerated the number of witnesses, leading to widespread misconceptions about the event. Despite the inaccuracies, Genovese's tragic death led to significant societal changes, including the establishment of the 911 emergency call system and deeper exploration into human psychology regarding emergency intervention. This is the true story of Kitty Genovese’s death and the unraveling of the myth surrounding the 38 witnesses.

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Kaleena Fraga at AllThatsInteresting.com: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kitty-genovese
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Originally aired: June 18, 2024

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1:25.7	Mind of Marler.com. It was a cold, unforgiving night in March when I got the call.
1:38.8	Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bar manager with a heart of gold and a smile that could light up even the darkest of alleys
1:47.0	have been brutally murdered outside her apartment building in Kew Gardens.
1:52.0	The cops were saying that 38 people had watched it happen and
1:57.0	done nothing like a bunch of mannequins in a department store window. They
2:02.3	wanted my help to find at least one witness willing to spill the beans.
2:07.0	But 38 witnesses, and none spoke up? It just didn't add up and a mystery like that is what I'm all about.
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