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Welcome back to True Crime Cases.

I'm your host, Lainey.

If you've been immersed in the true crime world for some time, you're likely aware of the unfortunate reality that perpetrators of violent crime disproportionately target specific groups in our society.

Women, people of color, members of the... target specific groups in our society.

Women, people of color, members of the LGBT-plus community,

drug users and sex workers often find themselves facing violence

at alarmingly higher rates than the general population.

Tragically, the more these factors apply to an individual, the greater their vulnerability

becomes to the darkest elements of society. This vulnerability stems from a multitude of reasons.

First and foremost, it's fueled by the despicable opinions some individuals hold.

From as early as school age, bigotry breeds violence.

Those deemed different are often seen as weaker targets, subjected to bullying and in the most horrifying cases, even worse.

Furthermore, societal biases play a significant role in exacerbating this issue. Deep-rooted prejudices impact not only how crimes are

committed, but also how they're handled by law enforcement. Shockingly, statistics

reveal a stark contrast in the treatment of marginalized communities.

For instance, while black Americans make up only 13% of the US population,

they represent a staggering 37% of the prison population.

Moreover, they are disproportionately targeted for arrest, with white offenders often receiving preferential treatment.

This disparity extends to other marginalized groups as well.

Sex workers and drug users, marginalized by society and the law, frequently find themselves discounted or

dismissed when reporting crimes against them. Their voices are often silenced

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