Why am I obsessed with watching true crime murder?

[Anonymous]

I am disturbed at my obsession with true crime murder videos. Why do I spend countless hours watching heinous gruesome murder videos of people getting stabbed to death or decapitated or worse. I can’t imagine how people can commit these acts and I don’t think I can ever be that violent no matter the circumstances yet I’m fascinated with these videos and spend hours watching people get stabbed to death and looking at disturbing graphic autopsy photos of the disfigured dead bodies that are left imprinted in my brain. Do I need psychological help? I wish I could be fascinated with something else but I can’t help that’s what intrigues me. What do I do

[MzAsh]

I was obsessed with the Chris Watts (American Murder on Netflix) case particularly, and I think it was because I had a deep need to psychoanalyze why a seemingly normal dude with such a great life would destroy everything for a basic Becky. I felt the need to profile him in some way because if he’s a normal guy who could kill his family, what makes him different than every other man who doesn’t appreciate his wife and kids?

[AmandaYVR]

I have no idea but I have wondered this. It's almost a character trait or an archetype.

Have you watched Kaley Cuoco's newish show, "Based on a True Story"? They explore this topic. Although it's more of a fun lark than a deep dive.

[Kaneki05]

I think we are all drawn to the darkness whether people admit it or not. We all have that curiosity in us and we like it to a degree and some who like it even more.

[jarkitor20]

Murder and crime are very intriguing
It's not something we come across in normal life so hypothesizing about it gives us a nice challenge

[PrincessBunBuns]

you answered your own question :p i was the same and then i became anxious and paranoid. so maybe dont do that a ton. its normal to want to learn about the human psyche, but those types of murderers are an outlier.

[Anonymous]

You're getting too much starch in your diet and not getting enough exercise.

[Paris13]

I LOve IT TOO But Not ALL ON ID. xxoo