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This section contains articles on crimes or anti-social behaviour that may have been inspired by various forms of entertainment -- television shows, video games, movies, etc.
Eminem inspired violence (2001 - 2009)
Man emulating Fight Club arrested in Starbucks blast (2009)
RCMP investigate Facebook group over South Park inspired "Kick a Ginger" day (2008)
Grand Theft Auto crime spree (2008)
Teens kill girl with Mortal Kombat moves (2007)
Filmed assaults inspired by Jackass (2006)
Jackass riots in Quebec (2004)
Hamilton, Ontario kids imitating TV and Internet porn (2004)
Beltway sniper trained on Halo video game (2002)
Child killer Briere inspired by pornography (2004)
Life imitates art in Bernardo "bible", American Psycho (1995)
Murders in Medicine Hat, Alberta - possible link to Natural Born Killers (2007)
Articles on gangster rap contributing to gang violence in Toronto, Ontario (various dates)
News reports increase incidents of date rape (2004)
Wrestling blamed in murder of six year old girl (1999)
Study by pediatric neurosurgeons suggests car surfing is influenced by popular culture (2009)
Dexter related murder raises alarm (2008)
Bumfight videos may inspire attacks on the homeless (2006)
Police expect release of movie to increase street racing (2006)
Street racing tied to movies (2003)
Movies inspire street racing, say police (2004)
Mafia movies influence Toronto gang (2004)
Articles on Need for Speed video game street racing death - Toronto, Ontario (2006)
French link murders to Scream (2002)
Girls imitating Kill Bill (2004)
Thailand halts sales of Grand Theft Auto after murder (2008)
Grand Theft Auto copycat crime spree (2008)
Grand Theft Auto player convicted of murder (2005)Counterstrike fanatic ordered gun (2004)
Grand Theft Auto probed in assaults on police (2003)
"Nut case" murders - Grand Theft Auto players act out crimes (2003)
Grand Theft Auto copycat? (2002)
Was school hostage taker inspired by video game? (2000)
Mutilation blamed on TV show (2004)
Boy burned copying TV stunt (2001)
Insane Clown Posse fans attack park visitors (2006)