Murder of Kitty Genovese, Infamous murder case in New York City.
The murder of Kitty Genovese took place in Kew Gardens, Queens in 1964, and became infamous due to the alleged lack of intervention by her neighbors.
She was returning home from work when she was attacked and killed outside her apartment building.
This murder case led to the development of the bystander effect theory in psychology.
Her death prompted reforms in the US police's emergency reporting system, including the implementation of the 9-1-1 hotline.
A memorial sculpture for Kitty named 'Common Thread' exists at Austin's Playhouse Park.
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