Podcasters took up her sister’s murder case. Then they turned on her.

"True crime" has become an emotional minefield for victims' families.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 26, 2023 When a pair of true crime podcasters took on the case of Deborah Sue Williamson, who was murdered in 1975 in Texas, her sister said she felt hope. Benjamin Lowy for The New York Times But then an army of internet sleuths seemed to make her the villain in her sister's case. → Sign up for The New York Times Magazine newsletter. Get the best of each issue with cover stories, long reads and columns like Talk, Diagnosis and Eat. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018