While many people freeze while witnessing a violent event, researchers say nine times out of ten, at least one person will intervene to help the victim.
Researchers take a new look at the murder of Kitty Genovese, a case that sparked psychologists interest in the bystander effect. Several new studies reveal that there are a number of instances where the facts of the case do not align with the original story, and also discover evidence of false confessions.
Contrary to popular belief, researchers report most people do not interfere when they witness someone abusing a stranger.
