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Laura Barcella

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As seen in: Elemental, Forge, Medium, MSN, The New York Times, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, HuffPost, MSN Philippines, The Washington Post and
Covers:  pop culture, books, true crime, justice, music, feminism, health, adoption, mental health
Writer/editor/cat wrangler. No longer active here. Bylines: @NYTimes, @RollingStone, @WashingtonPost, @PEOPLE, etc. Also books.

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I’m a New York City-based freelance journalist, editor, author, and ghostwriter. My work has appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, People, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and many other publications.

I'm also the author of various books for adults and young people.

http://www.laurabarcella.com

Laura Barcella’s Journalist Portfolio

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How Kitty Genovese Murder's Spotlighted the Bystander Effect | A&E

How Kitty Genovese Murder's Spotlighted the Bystander Effect | A&E

Winston Moseley fatally stabbed her on Friday the 13th in New York City.

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How 'Helter Skelter' Changed the True Crime World | A&E

How 'Helter Skelter' Changed the True Crime World | A&E

The 1974 book sparked new takes on Charles Manson's motives.

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The Bar Where Aileen Wuornos Was Arrested 35 Years Ago | A&E

The Bar Where Aileen Wuornos Was Arrested 35 Years Ago | A&E

Police took the serial killer into custody at The Last Resort.

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How Danny Rolling Influenced 'Scream' with His 1990 Slayings | A&E

How Danny Rolling Influenced 'Scream' with His 1990 Slayings | A&E

The "Gainesville Ripper" killed five collegians in three days.

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The Controversy Surrounding John Wayne Gacy's Paintings | A&E

The Controversy Surrounding John Wayne Gacy's Paintings | A&E

The "Killer Clown" did most of his artwork behind bars.

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Harsh Crowd: Indie Rock Veterans at Age 14

Harsh Crowd: Indie Rock Veterans at Age 14

“Democracy’s as good as dead, don’t let them get inside your head!” wailed Willow Bennison, singer and guitar…

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How the 1964 Kitty Genovese Murder Spotlighted the Bystander Effect

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By Laura Barcella 
| A&E - Real Crime
The Alleged Witnesses Shortly after Genovese’s murder, The New York Times published a now-infamous article stating that 38 witnesses had seen or heard the attack and failed to intervene (at the time, 911 did not exist, so people had to call individual police precincts for help). The story struck a nerve because of the idea that dozens of neighbors had heard the woman’s cries for help, with no one stepping forward to assist. However, the article was wrong.
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Monica White Dated 'Shopping Cart Killer' Anthony Robinson, Suspected of Killing 6 Women

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By Laura Barcella 
| A&E - Real Crime
White continued to see him, although red flags kept popping up, especially in bed. White said Robinson tried to tie her up, hold her arms back and grab her neck, choking her. She told People she stopped sleeping with Robinson after that, and that during the sexual encounter she’d heard voices telling her, “You're sleeping with the enemy.” During that first visit, Robinson suggested moving in with White, later telling her he’d bought a one-way bus ticket to see her.
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How Vincent Bugliosi’s 'Helter Skelter' Changed the World of True Crime

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By Laura Barcella 
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The 1974 book about the murders committed by the Manson Family also sparked new takes on Charles Manson's motives. Published: January 16, 2026Last Updated: January 16, 2026 When prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi published Helter Skelter: The Real Story of the Manson Murders with co-writer Curt Gentry in 1974, the gripping account of the Manson Family murders did more than just tap into the country’s morbid curiosity; it reshaped the true-crime landscape.
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