The murder of Kitty Genovese is one of the most referenced cases in true crime history, often summarized as “thirty-eight people watched and did nothing.” But that version leaves out context, nuance, and critical details.

In this episode, we slow the story down. We look at who Kitty Genovese actually was, what happened the night she was killed, and how a single headline helped turn a complicated event into a cultural myth. By examining witness accounts, media framing, and what gets lost in repetition, this episode challenges the version of the story most people think they know.