Description
Book SynopsisThe relationship between crime and social media has become an increasingly important topic. This unique book analyses what those involved in homicide do with social media. It investigates the practices of those involved and argues that confessions convey insights into the social and cultural context of contemporary homicide.
Trade Review"In this revealing study of media technology and homicide, Yardley opens up a whole new field of study. A genuine pathbreaker for today’s criminologists, social scientists, practitioners and policymakers." Steve Hall, Professor of Criminology, Teesside University
"A very valuable and insightful study into the relationships between homicide and social media. A very topical study in terms of the increasing use and growth of social media which will be of great interest to investigators." Peter Hall, Coventry University
Table of ContentsFrom ‘happy slapping’ to ‘Facebook murder’: networked media in violent crime Homicide and media: ‘realities’ and ‘representations’ Media in homicide: from consumption to participation Approach to the study The murder of Jennifer Alfonso The Janzen familicide The murder of Charles Taylor Discussion: the complex contexts of social media homicide confessions
