Ep49-Bystander Effect: Why Did 38 People Watch Her Die?

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April 6, 2025 • 52 mins

This is the story of Kitty Genovese who was murdered in 1964 outside of her apartment building. The New York Times later reported that 38 bystanders did nothing while her killer attacked her twice, with 30 minutes between each attack. Why did this happen?

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