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Leader Live
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham University to host Lights, Crime, Action! series
A free criminology mini-series will be hosted by Wrexham University, examining how some of the world's most notorious killers are portrayed on screen. The series, titled Lights, Crime, Action!, will take place at the university's Plas Coch campus from August 4 to August 21. The sessions will explore the film and television depictions of serial killers including Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, Aileen Wuornos, and Alfredo Ballí Treviño. Dr Tegan Brierley-Sollis, lecturer in policing, criminology, and trauma-informed approaches at Wrexham University, said: "The sessions will be focussed on the public's fascination of serial killers in our society – it's a big business now in the culture industry, due to the film portrayals, television series and documentaries, that many people watch in their own time. "During the series, we will be looking at those media depictions of the perpetrators but also comparing them to what happened in real life. "We will also be taking time to acknowledge the victims of these crimes, which sometimes get unfortunately overlooked, due to the notoriety of the killers. "I'd encourage anyone with an interest in true crime or considering a career in criminal justice to come along to the sessions. "They're free to attend and open to anyone over the age of 18." The first session, taking place on Monday, August 4, will centre on Ted Bundy. Bundy killed at least 30 women and girls across the United States during the 1970s. The discussion will focus on the Netflix film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, starring Zac Efron, and the glamorisation of serial killers in media. Dr Brierley-Sollis said: "How Bundy presented himself in court is fascinating to watch, because a lot of people commented on his charm and looks, and said they thought he was innocent. "His trial was public and, when prompted, onlookers dubbed his crimes scary but still passed comment on his appearance. "Once Bundy was found guilty, the judge even said he would have made a terrific lawyer and that he would've loved to have had him practice before his court." The second session, on Thursday, August 7, will examine the media portrayal of cults through the 2018 film Charlie Says. The movie follows a prison psychiatrist working with three young women who were manipulated by Charles Manson into committing murder in 1969. The third event, on Monday, August 18, will turn to the portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster. This session will consider how female serial killers are depicted and explore the concept of the 'ideal victim'. The final session, on Thursday, August 21, will focus on Alfredo Ballí Treviño and his influence on the character Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs. The discussion will address the media's tendency to exaggerate and sensationalise criminal cases. All sessions will run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. More details, including booking information, can be found online. The series will cover themes featured in Wrexham University's BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice degree programme, which still has places available for September 2025.
Filipino Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Jisoo's nephew to study in the Philippines
The nephew of K-pop star Jisoo is set to study in the Philippines, according to a social media post by the Blackpink member's older sister, Ji Yoon. Ji Yoon recently shared a photo on Instagram showing her son, Minsung, at the airport before his flight to the Philippines. The post was captioned, 'Have a good [time studying] in the Philippines, Minsung,' accompanied by a plane, Philippine flag, and heart emojis. She also posted a photo of Minsung hugging his father prior to departure. Ji Yoon is a former flight attendant who is now working as a lifestyle influencer and freelance model. She stepped away from aviation after having two children. Jisoo, a member of the globally popular girl group Blackpink, has visited the Philippines multiple times. In March 2025, she held the opening leg of her solo fan meeting tour, Lights, Love, Action!, in Manila. The tour coincided with the release of her debut solo EP Amortage, which includes tracks like 'Earthquake,' 'Your Love,' 'Tears,' and 'Hugs & Kisses.' Before the fan meet, Jisoo was also seen filming scenes for her upcoming K-drama Boyfriend on Demand in Cebu, alongside co-stars Seo In-Guk and Chae Soo-Bin.
