DENVER (Court TV) — The media and its impact on the world of true crime were center stage at CrimeCon on Saturday afternoon.

Vinnie Politan led a panel discussing the impact of the media on high-profile investigations and trials, with a focus on the cases of Alex Murdaugh and Barry Morphew .

Court TV’s Vinnie Politan hosts a panel at CrimeCon focusing on media coverage of high-profile trials. (Court TV)

“The days of tight-lipped, arms crossed [detectives] not talking to the media are over,” said retired Atlanta homicide detective Vincent Velasquez, who explained that detectives in today’s day and age need to partner with the media during their investigation. Velasquez acknowledged the possibility that reporters may uncover information the police don’t have, saying, in order to get t

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