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Why Are We So Obsessed with True Crime?

with Ryan Ervin
2026-04-23 18:00:00 2026-04-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Why Are We So Obsessed with True Crime? Join Ryan Ervin in a discussion about why true crime fascinates us. Why are we horrified—yet hooked—by true crime? Explore the psychology of spectators, parasocial bonds, and the serial killer mindset Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Thursday, April 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 18:00:00 2026-04-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Why Are We So Obsessed with True Crime? Join Ryan Ervin in a discussion about why true crime fascinates us. Why are we horrified—yet hooked—by true crime? Explore the psychology of spectators, parasocial bonds, and the serial killer mindset Effingham Public Library - Workman Room

Join Ryan Ervin in a discussion about why true crime fascinates us. Why are we horrified—yet hooked—by true crime? Explore the psychology of spectators, parasocial bonds, and the serial killer mindset

Registration is required. 

AGE GROUP: | 61+ | 19-60 | 13-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Conversation |

TAGS: | #True Crime | #Community Conversation |

Effingham Public Library
Phone: 217-342-2464
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Mon, Mar 23 8:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Mar 27 8:00AM to 6:00PM
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The Suzette Brumleve Memorial Effingham Public Library is the public library of Effingham, Illinois. We have over 50,000 books, magazines, and audio-visual materials and an annual circulation of over 250,000 items. We also offer a wide variety of programs and services. 

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Why Are We So Obsessed with True Crime? - with Ryan Ervin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Effingham Public Library - Workman Room
Join Ryan Ervin in a discussion about why true crime fascinates us. Why are we horrified—yet hooked—by true crime? Explore the psychology of spectators, parasocial bonds, and the serial killer mindset
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