Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

This Netflix docuseries focuses on the success of two dedicated detectives in their quest to arrest Richard Ramirez, the infamous LA serial killer.

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Why is the murdering main character of the Netflix show garnering so much sympathy?

Abby Webb, Rice University

Fans’ obsession with Netflix’s lead serial killer points to a much darker, real-life cultural trend in which people fall for monstrous men.