The spectacle of cruelty: Why teens are filming their own crime

The Spectacle of Cruelty: Why Teens are Filming Their Own Crimes

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A recent incident at Masasi High School has sparked public outrage, where two students sexually abused a Form 1 student and documented the crime using a smartphone.

This case is part of a troubling pattern where teenagers are filming their own crimes, raising questions about the motivations behind this behavior.

Is it a moral collapse, a cry for notoriety in a digital age, or something darker?

The question is no longer just about the crime itself, but about the impulse to record it.

Author's summary: Teens are filming their own crimes, sparking outrage and concern.

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NewsDay Zimbabwe NewsDay Zimbabwe — 2025-10-14