EXCLUSIVE: Mainstream media outlets are at the centre of a plagiarism storm, with a group of local amateur sleuths who have spent years looking into the notorious unsolved Mr Cruel case in Melbourne going public with claims their extensive research has been allegedly stolen by an American law enforcement consultant. Mike King has now received widespread acclaim for providing a "major breakthrough" by the likes of Channel 9 and News Corp despite making a range of basic errors regarding the case. Aidan Satz investigates.
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Aidan Satz is an intern with True Crime News Weekly. He is currently studying a double degree in International Studies and Media (Screen and Sound Production) and has completed a range of internships across the media landscape. He specialises in video and podcast production but is generally a media all-rounder with a passion for sports, music and film.
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