1 May 2024, Kim Donovan and Dr Gemma Graham
Kim Donovan is the author of The Mysterious Mrs Hood, a historical true crime book about the life – and death – of her great-great aunt. Kim will talk about the process of writing a true crime book from rooting around in libraries and archives to drawing on historical sources to bring stories from the past to life.
Gemma will focus on the pros and cons when it comes to the media's representation of true crime, and will critically discuss how real-world criminal cases are often sensationalised and put on trial by the media before they even enter the courtroom.
Kim Donovan is Head of Library Academic Engagement
Dr Gemma Graham is a Principal Lecturer in Forensic Psychology