19. Livestreaming Killer: Would you kill for fame? - a podcast by BBC Radio

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Early one morning in July 2019, Brandon Clark used his online platform to share graphic photos with his followers, including a photo that appeared to show a woman’s bloodied torso, captioned “I’m sorry Bianca”.

Not long after this, police found Brandon lying on top of a green tarp. He had spray-painted the words “May you never forget me” on the ground. He had killed 17-year-old ‘micro-influencer’ Bianca Devins.Why did he choose to broadcast her murder? Sofie Hagen and Dr Julia Shaw discuss ‘e-girls’, research on jealousy and male proprietariness, and what we need to consider to avoid similar horrific acts happening in the future.Warning: Contains strong language and references to violence and murder.
Archive credits: This episode contains audio from WIBX's Keeler Show and eyewitness news UticaPresenters: Dr. Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen
Producer: Caroline SteelAssistant Producer: Simona Rata
Music: Matt ChandlerSeries Editor: Rami Tzabar

Commissioning Producer: Hannah RoseCommissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins
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