In the Kitty Genovese investigation, it was later found that no one watched anything for anywhere near as long as half an hour. The first attack lasted only a few moments.

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Initial reports exaggerated the duration of the attack and the number of witnesses, leading to widespread misconceptions. Further investigation revealed that the attack was shorter and not as widely observed as initially reported.

In the Kitty Genovese Investigation, It Was Later Found That