We all saw the memes, the TikToks, and the viral hashtags. But what did the internet ignore while it was busy turning the Depp v. Heard trial into a global entertainment spectacle? In this deep dive, I strip away the courtroom cameras and the clickbait to look at the tragic reality of two deeply broken people. From the profound childhood trauma that shaped their volatile relationship to the horrific public fallout that reinforced the dangerous “perfect victim” myth, this is the story of how a private nightmare became a public circus. Discover the devastating impact of DARVO and why society’s obsession with a Hollywood courtroom destroyed more than just two reputations.
Depp vs Heard: When the Media Sensationalizes Trauma & Abuse
Dismantle the Media
Feb 24, 2026
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Dismantle the Media
In Dismantle the Media, we take a sledgehammer to the official story. We dissect the narratives that defined the most famous true crime cases in history, separating the cold, hard facts from the fiction created for ratings. Did the public get the truth?
In Dismantle the Media, we take a sledgehammer to the official story. We dissect the narratives that defined the most famous true crime cases in history, separating the cold, hard facts from the fiction created for ratings. Did the public get the truth? Listen on
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