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 initial reports that neighbors did not help Kitty Genovese because they could not hear her cries were later found to be exaggerated and inaccurate. Further investigation revealed that at least some neighbors did hear or see the attack and failed to intervene or call for help. This phenomenon became known as the "bystander effect."

An Investigation Determined That Neighbors Did Not Help Kitty Genovese