Something’s Different About The Lindsay Clancy Fandom

It’s Time To Talk About Lindsay Clancy Even for true crime, the clickbait and conspiracies are out of control. We're sorry, but something went wrong while fetching your podcast feeds. Please contact us at plus@slate.com for help. Episode Notes True crime has always been entertainment, but social media has turned tragedies like the Lindsay Clancy trial into monocultural moments. It’s not enough to read the news, many people who are especially tuned-in are also spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories as part of participating in the larger fandom. On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Leah Carroll, a true crime writer and author of the book Down City: A Daughter’s Story of Love, Memory, and Murder, to discuss the impact of social media’s obsession, and how Leah’s own experience with family tragedy informs her perspective on true crime. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay.