Neon Nights Studio

Citizen Sleuth

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Amateur detectives, internet communities, and ordinary people who cracked cases professionals couldn't. From Reddit investigators to genealogy hobbyists solving cold cases through DNA, examining the democratization of detective work—and its dangerous obsessions.

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The Rise of the Armchair Investigator 08.08.2025 15:38

This episode explores the emergence of amateur sleuths and online communities dedicated to solving crimes that have stumped law enforcement. We'll examine how the internet, social media, and citizen science have empowered ordinary people to take on the role of detective, often piecing together evidence and theories that professional investigators overlooked. We'll highlight landmark cases where am...