The murder of a young woman named Kitty Genovese became famous when it was reported that 38 people had witnessed her murder but not one of those people intervened to help her.

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This statement is true. The murder of Kitty Genovese was widely reported in 1964 with the claim that 38 people witnessed her murder and did not intervene. However, subsequent investigations have found that this number was exaggerated and that some witnesses did in fact try to help or call for help. Nevertheless, the case is still used as a cautionary tale about the bystander effect and the importance of taking action to help others in need.

The Murder of a Young Woman Named Kitty Genovese Became