Massachusetts Cracks the Case as a Leading True Crime Hotspot in the Nation

Ever wonder why people are so obsessed with true crime?

According to a recent survey from Privacy Journal, Massachusetts has been ranked as one of the most fixated states in the nation when it comes to true crime. Residents actively dive into the genre through podcasts, TV shows and documentaries, with an alarming number of Google searches focusing on true crime cases and trends.

However, the question remains: why?

When it comes to the nation’s obsession with true crime, Washington D.C. takes the lead, but Massachusetts is not far behind. In fact, Massachusetts ranks second in the nation for the number of true crime-related searches per capita, making it one of the most engaged states in the country when it comes to the genre.

Privacy Journal claims that Massachusetts has an impressive 4,157.52 true crime-related searches per 100,000 people.

The fascination with true crime in Massachusetts is likely fueled by its storied past of infamous cases, including the Boston Strangler and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. These historical events continue to capture public imagination, with re-runs and new developments frequently reigniting interest. Streaming platforms and podcast apps further drive this trend, making it easier than ever to binge true crime content. with the A&E network leading the charge.

While Washington D.C. holds the top spot, Massachusetts is well ahead of many states, with an unorthodox strong appetite for this type of storytelling. True crime, while more popular among women than men, will forever be a strange addiction for those chasing a different kind of high.

I, for one, still don't understand the fixation, even though the statistics hold true.