"#CyberSleuths Unraveling the Idaho Murders Mystery"
Paramount+’s docuseries #CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders exposes the exploitative nature of amateur online detectives who capitalize on tragedies for social media attention and profit, focusing on the quadruple homicide of University of Idaho students. The series criticizes these unqualified individuals for spreading sensationalistic speculation and conspiracy theories, ultimately muddying the investigation and potentially re-traumatizing the victims' families. It highlights the negative impact of the recent surge in true crime fascination and the culture of exploitation it has created, while failing to provide a comprehensive understanding of the actual murders.