# The History of True Crime Journalism with Dr. Bethany Usher

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Published: 2025-06-22T18:41:46+00:00
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## Resource

TICKETS TO THE NORTH EAST TRUE CRIME FORUM - New Home | North East True Crim Dr. Bethany Usher's website for books, research, and events - Author / Journalist / Academic / Educator – Author, Journalist, Academic In this episode of the Cult Vault Podcast, host Kacey speaks with Dr. Bethany Usher, a Doctor of Journalism from Newcastle University, about the evolution of crime journalism, the ethics surrounding true crime content, and the historical context of media representation. They discuss the sensational nature of crime media, the importance of ethical practices in podcasting, and the launch of the Ethics Project aimed at creating a new code of conduct for true crime creators. The conversation also touches on the North East True Crime Forum and the need for education in journalism to adapt to contemporary issues. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPod Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-Vault Gmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com

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