Trial by Social Media: The Lindsay Clancy Tragedy

TUE 1 SEP - A once-devoted mum succumbs to psychosis and commits an unspeakable crime... or did she.  Despite Lindsay Clancy's insanity plea, internet speculation has proliferated like wildfire as her trial draws to a close. Blame aside, the human loss is all but lost amidst the noise of a worldwide web of conjecture.  Brendan Malone joins Andrew Urquhart to reflect on how a horrific tragedy has become internet fodder for amateur sleuths and online mob trials. From the devolution of true crime documentaries to gendered assumptions in public sympathy, he urges a balanced response that spurns baseless gossip and holds both compassion and accountability.Text 8168, keyword 'Comments' to share your thoughts.~~~~Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App. For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz. Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.