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NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Ashleigh Banfield: Women's true crime obsession rooted in concern, possible fear

True crime content has become increasingly popular among women in the United States, according to a YouGov poll. The trend was highlighted during the Lindsay Clancy trial, when online sleuths discovered that one of the jurors was an avid follower of true crime content. Ashleigh Banfield, a true crime reporter and host of the "Drop Dead Serious" podcast, joins "Batya!" to discuss the genre's appeal and its growing influence on high-profile cases.

How was the trend of true crime popularity highlighted during the Lindsay Clancy trial?
The trend was highlighted when online sleuths discovered that one of the jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial was an avid follower of true crime content.
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Who is Ashleigh Banfield and what is her connection to the true crime genre?
Ashleigh Banfield is a true crime reporter and the host of the "Drop Dead Serious" podcast.
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What are the possible underlying reasons for women's obsession with true crime?
The obsession is rooted in concern and possible fear.
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According to a YouGov poll, what has become increasingly popular among women in the United States?
True crime content has become increasingly popular among women in the United States.
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