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But the near-constant release of films, TV, documentaries and podcasts delving into the most horrific crimes in our country over the past 50 or so years means the fascination is growing. As transfixed as fans have been, the real-life families of Dahmer's victims have criticized the series and its supporters for glorifying a murderer. The line between a desire for knowledge and a glorification of gore seems to be getting ever thinner.

Rather than simply remembering serial killers as culprits and acknowledging their victims, some truly brutal serial killers have been regarded with horrified fascination, and even some attraction—Evan Peters' acting skills and good looks have earned him a dedicated fanbase, but his portrayal of Dahmer has been the subject of some discourse regarding romanticizing the actor in the role they play.

But in the same way one might watch a fictional horror film or television series like Silence of the Lambs or Dexter, Bonn said that the adrenaline rush viewers feel when watching true crime is the same.