If you see something, say something. We’ve all heard it, but how many of us actually act on it? It’s a phenomenon taught in every Psychology 101 course known as the bystander effect. In the early hours of March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed outside of her own apartment. Over 38 witnesses saw or heard the attack, but not one called the police or came to her aid. The homicide of this young woman is arguably one of the most cited and referenced true crimes in modern history, so if you didn’t recognize her, you should. Tag along this week while we learn about this psychological phenomenon and the case which prompted the installment of the current 911 system.

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