Title: Ethics for True Crime Producers
Subject Classification:  Society and Culture, Law and Legal Ethics, Artificial Intelligence  
BIC Classification: JFSC, JFC
BISAC Classification: SOC052000, PHI005000, LAN008000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Planned publication date: Feb 2027
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80866-057-3
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-80866-058-0

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Description

In an era where the true crime genre dominates podcasts, documentaries, and social media, the ethical responsibilities of its creators have never been more critical. *Ethics for True Crime Producers* offers a practical manual for the producers, showrunners, and researchers who shape these powerful narratives. Media analyst Alexandra Kitty provides an essential framework for ethically-grounded production, from defining a victim-centered mission before the pitch to navigating the complexities of evidence, system failures, and the responsible use of AI. This book equips creators with the tools to for investigative integrity. Through checklists, case studies, and clear directives, it demonstrates how to build stories from fact rather than forcing facts into a story. An important reference for those who publish, produce and study the true crime genre and the podcast medium.

Biography

Author(s):  Alexandra Kitty is an award-winning author, scholar, and educator with 21 books to her name. An experienced researcher and artist, her extensive body of work demonstrates a deep engagement with media, culture, and critical inquiry. Her writing has been featured in a wide range of publications, including *Editor & Publisher*, *Elle Canada*, *Skeptic*, and *Maisonneuve*.

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