Addicted to Murder: The True Crime Effect and Why We Can’t Look Away from Monsters Like Ed Gein

Are you an OBSESSED CRIME JUNKIE like us? We love true crime!

Welcome to Get Obsessed, where we go deep, dark, and disturbingly curious. Host Julie Lokun, JD, confesses what millions secretly feel: an unshakable obsession with true crime.

This isn’t your casual Dateline-before-bed fascination. This is the 2:00 AM rabbit hole of Googling Ed Gein, forensic entomology, and “how did a handyman from Wisconsin become the inspiration for Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?

Julie explores her morbid curiosity through the Netflix phenomenon “Monsters: The Ed Gein Story” and the psychology that keeps us clicking “next episode.” With humor, honesty, and a touch of self-reflection, she delves into her addiction to true crime.

In This Episode

• Why True Crime is the #1 podcast genre — and why 70% of listeners are women
• The eerie pull of The Ed Gein Effect — what it reveals about control, fear, and fascination
• How shows like Crime Junkie Podcast and My Favorite Murder build a dark sisterhood of survival
• The secret reason our brains crave fear in safety — and why your 5 AM walk feels like FBI training
• Why understanding monsters might just make you safer, smarter, and stronger

Listener Takeaways

• Learn the psychology behind The True Crime Effect — feeling fear while knowing you’re safe
• Discover how bingeing horror stories is actually a form of rehearsal for danger
• Join a sisterhood of women who study murder not out of morbidity, but empowerment

About Julie Lokun, JD ( A TRUE CRIME JUNKIE)

Julie Lokun is a communications strategist, lawyer, and true crime analyst who explores the intersection between psychology, justice, and curiosity. As the host of Get Obsessed, Julie blends her legal mind with her fascination for human behavior — decoding what drives us to fear, fixate, and find meaning in the macabre.

OBSESSED WITH TRUE CRIME

We might not be addicted to murder — we’re addicted to survival.
Get Obsessed. Get curious. And as Julie says — trust no one... except us, the obsessed.

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FAQs About This Episode

Q1: Where can I watch the Ed Gein documentary featured in this episode?
A: Stream Monsters: The Lyle and Ed Gein Story on Netflix. Viewer discretion is advised — it’s as dark as it is fascinating.

Q2: What is the Crime Junkie Podcast that Julie mentions?
A: Crime Junkie Podcast is one of the world’s top true crime podcasts hosted by Ashley Flowers. It inspired millions — including Julie — to explore the psychology behind real cases.

Q3: Why are so many women drawn to true crime?
A: Studies show over 70% of true crime listeners are women, often because true crime content offers a safe space to study danger. It’s both thrilling and empowering — a masterclass in intuition and survival.

Q4: What is “The True Crime Effect”?
A: Julie defines it as feeling fear while knowing you’re safe. It’s that paradoxical comfort of being terrified under your blanket — knowing the monster can’t reach you, but your mind still dances with danger.

Q5: Where can I follow Julie Lokun?
A: Connect with Julie on Instagram and visit GET OBSESSED to explore our past podcasts, speaking events, and creative projects.

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