The Spectacle of Cruelty: Why Teens Are Filming Their Own Crimes
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A disturbing trend has emerged where teenagers are filming their own crimes, including a recent incident at Masasi High School where two students sexually abused a Form 1 student and documented the act.
The line between perpetrator and documentarian is vanishing, all before graduation.
This raises questions about the motivations behind such actions, whether it's a moral collapse, a cry for notoriety in the digital age, or something darker.
The concern is no longer just about the crime itself, but also about the impulse to record it.
Author's summary: Teens are filming their crimes, sparking outrage and concern.