Selects: The Kitty Genovese Story

In this episode of "Stuff You Should Know," Josh and Chuck delve into the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese and the subsequent "bystander effect." They discuss Kitty's life, the details of her murder by Winston Mosley, and the inaccurate reporting by The New York Times that sensationalized the story, leading to widespread misconceptions about the witnesses' apathy. The hosts explore the impact of the case on the field of psychology, the establishment of 911, and the exoneration of Kew Gardens as a whole, while also highlighting the lack of accountability for some specific individuals. They conclude with a listener mail segment about fish fraud.