Parents' Guide to Teen Girls Investigate Crime

Podcast Mystery Independent Average run time: 32 minutes
TEENS INVESTIGATE CRIME

Common Sense Media Review

By Desireelw29 , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 16+

Teen friends dissect true crime stories; graphic content.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 13+

Based on 2 kid reviews

What's It About?

In TEEN GIRLS INVESTIGATE CRIME high school students Izzie and Jillian share evidence and circumstances surrounding true crime stories. The podcast explores well-known and lesser-known cases of murder, abuse and disappearance through the lens of teenage girls. True crime fans may recognize notorious names such as JonBenet Ramsey and The Zodiac Killer. Throughout the podcast, Jillian and Izzie offer comic relief through mentioning humorous personal stories and pop culture references. Although this content may be of interest to those who are intrigued with mystery and crime stories, viewers are warned that episodes depict acts of physical violence, sexual abuse and graphic depictions of autopsies.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say ( 2 ):

Jillian and Izzie's passion for mystery and podcasting shine through each episode. Teen Girls Investigate Crime is a well-researched true crime podcast that could rival its adult competitors. The hosts present each episode in a way that's attention grabbing and sure to satisfy the curiosity of any true crime fan!

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the circumstances surrounding the cases in Teen Girls Investigate Crime. What lessons can be learned from the presented scenarios (ex. the dangers of getting into cars with strangers)?

  • Shows like this focus on criminal behaviors, including very violent crimes. What kind of impact can this potentially have on viewers, both young and old?

  • Izzie and Jillian followed an interest in mystery and crime stories and developed it into a platform. What are you interested in? How can you cultivate that interest?

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