Michele Prado

Michele Prado is a researcher specializing in online radicalization and extremism. Her work focuses on the alarming rise of the True Crime Community, a subculture that glorifies violent acts and mass shootings, particularly those committed by young individuals seeking revenge for feelings of inadequacy. Prado highlights how this community thrives on social media platforms, where users share graphic content and idolize terrorists, and discusses the challenges faced by authorities in combating this phenomenon. Her insights reveal a concerning trend of younger individuals, some as young as 10 or 11, becoming radicalized at an accelerated pace, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of effective preventive measures in Brazil.