"Is that why you like True Crime? Because you're happy you're not the victim?"
"Yeah", I say, "but it's also because I'm happy I'm not the perpetrator".
In the latest novel I'm reading, the main character likes to listen to true crime podcasts in her spare time. I also like me a good dive into certain true crime stories, and I know I'm not alone (otherwise, I'd be a little paranoid about the interest). It's my understanding that many, women in particular, are into the genre.
The character in my book is mainly into serial killers, which don't hold much fascination for me. What I sometimes get caught up in are the people who appear to be "normal" - or exceedingly above normal - who turn out to have a whole 'nother thing going on beneath the surface.
Ruby Franke, Chris Watts, Kouri Richins, and Elizabeth Holmes are of the criminals whose stories I dove into a bit further than the surface.
I think what I find so interesting is their ability to lie and keep on lying, creating huge snowballs of lies that eventually crash into them. Do they think the stories will just "go away"? I get stressed out just hearing about their actions. Heck, I get stressed out when I see a friend on social media who has used an obvious filter for their profile pic. I mean, aren't they worried about people running into them in real life and wondering what happened??
This morning, we met with Wolfgang and Meego for breakfast. We do this about once a month. As was typical, there was a waiting list for seating. I didn't want to get on the list until we were all there, and Wolfgang was running late. He let us know he was on the way, and the restaurant host told me there was about a 20-min wait.
So I went ahead and gave my name, table for 4, and painfully stated, "yes", when asked if all 4 of us were there since I was 90% sure Wolfgang would arrive within 20 minutes.
Damn if that host didn't text me TWO minutes later that our table was ready! So the three of us checked in. I had to confirm 4 people.
"Yes, he's in the parking lot...", omg, what is happening to me?
Wolfgang did arrive a few minutes later, before I was completely overcome with guilt. But still, the ordeal was enough to swear me off the lying. Enough criminal activity for me.
I see striped pajamas in your future! A lie detector test- "have you ever told a fib?", I don't know that "sort of" would trip up the machine.
ReplyDeleteYep, I best lawyer up.
DeleteI'm a horrible liar so I stick with the Truth. But, I don't have much of a filter either in what I just say, pretty sure I may be on the Autism Spectrum with that trait? *LOL* As for Filtered Pixs, I like the results people have with them and most use them now, but I agree, are they not concerned in Real Life of looking so vastly different? Now, that said, YEARS from now, if nobody ever knew, they'd just assume they did once look that good, No? *Winks* I like True Crime Shows on TV and Forensics Shows, I worked in my 2nd Corporate Life at the DA's Office and so the genre fascinated me as a Career Field and it does now I'm Retired. What prompts people to commit Crimes is always interesting, and most especially if they don't even appear Criminal. What keeps most Serial Killers from being caught is how very Normal most of them 'appear' and fool Society into thinking they aren't wicked and dangerous.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you've got some stories from the DA's office. It's interesting to me, the trail of lies that comes out when these people eventually get caught. Makes me wonder about others who "got away with it"
DeleteI have totally lied in those situations, because I call BS on them not seating you unless everyone is there. Will the remaining 25% of my party be here soon? Yes. Now let me sit down.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with the "20 minutes" being the bigger lie.
DeleteAbby, this was a funny post. Glad you shared it. Regarding the true crime. I have also heard that more women listen to that genre.
ReplyDeleteI've heard speculation that women generally are into true crime for the insights on how to be safe. But I also think we're just more into drama 😊
DeleteInteresting. I've heard funny things like crafting and listening. Wishing you a happy week.
DeleteI love listening to true crime podcasts! I don't think I can do my morning walk without them! Don't worry about lying in that situation. More than half of your party was there and there was no different table between 3 and 4!
ReplyDeleteTrue, it's not like there's a three top. Our server had several tables, they just want to take the guesswork out of when the table's ready to order, I suppose
DeleteEven when you know it will be true and understandable, some of us just can't take the guilt. I'm with you there.
ReplyDeleteNot keen on true crime. Too close to reality I suppose.
True crime stories are disturbing. There are some I consciously avoid. I prefer ones where the perps get caught.
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