Parents need to know that this documentary-style program uses authentic footage, computer animation, and eyewitness and expert interviews to re-create infamous crime scenes and unsolved murders, like that of Michael Jackson and Anna Nicole Smith. Due to the subject matter, violence is a common theme, and there are often scenes involving blood, guns, knives, and dead bodies.
Positive messages:Although the show presents violence in a tragic light, the focus is on the details of the crime. A crime often remains unsolved with no identifiable "good guys" and "bad guys." Potentially sensationalizes celebrity death, contributing to a culture of violence.
Positive role models:Several victims of a violent crime have committed violent crimes against others in the past. Law enforcement officers aren't always the heroes and are commonly criticized for their mistakes.
Violence:Although blood isn't glorified, sometimes it can't be avoided. The opening credits include blood and an overturned vial of cocaine. Other scenes include shots of fist fights, shootings, stabbings, surgery, and dead bodies, etc. Some scenes are replayed from original footage; others are re-enacted using live actors or computer animation.Some cases might involve sexual violence.
Sex:Sex or sexual violence might be involved with certain crimes.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Drugs, drug dealing, and/or alcohol might be involved with certain crimes. For instance, Michael Jackson died from an overdose of prescription medicine.
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