An investigation determined that neighbors did not help Kitty Genovese when she was attacked because they had their windows closed and could not hear her cries for help.

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The bystander effect theory suggests that the more people who witness a crime, the less likely it is that any one person will intervene. Many neighbors reported hearing Kitty Genovese's cries but assumed others would take action.

An Investigation Determined That Neighbors Did Not Help Kitty Genovese