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Since the Snowtown murders, the small farming town has become a macabre destination for tourists seeking to explore the dark stories associated with the crimes. As a result, Snowtown has become somewhat of a tourist attraction bringing a variety of individuals who seek to explore the dark stories related to the town. The region, still a quaint farming town, has lost its romanticized lens and become a landmark with continued association with the 12 murders committed in the 1990s. Tourists that come through Snowtown solidify a dystopian identity and leave little room to examine more relevant and deep-rooted complexities within the town–for instance, poverty, rural isolation, etc. As the true crime industry increases in popularity, Snowtown becomes a perpetuation of the crimes that occurred. As a handful of tourists continue to visit the site, minimal sensitivity is considered, and the interest itself stirs up trauma for local community members. Ultimately, the increased attention on Snowtown, as a result of the Snowtown murders, creates additional pressure on the community. With a decline in economic opportunities, the population of Snowtown is left with continued trauma and social stigma.