Cult followings in support of people accused of violent crimes are popping up across TikTok and other social media platforms

Charlotte ColomboAug 15, 2021, 18:01 IST

24-year-old Cameron Herrin is the latest in a long line of criminals to gain a cult following online.State of Florida, TikTok, Stockton PD

Cameron Herrin was sentenced to 24 years in prison following the death of a mother and daughter.
He pled guilty to vehicular homicide in April, but has since gained a cult following on TikTok.
People accused or convicted of violent crimes have a history of going viral on social media.

A cult following developed for Cameron Herrin on TikTok after he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the death of a mother and daughter.

Fans have posted millions of TikToks featuring Cameron Herrin, the 21-year-old who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for vehicular homicide. @b1noc/TikTok

Peter Manfredonia gained an "ironic" social media following while on the run from the FBI after being accused of murder.

Peter Manfredonia was the subject of several stan accounts after he was accused of double murder in 2020, but it seems the accounts were part of an elaborate prank. Connecticut State Police

Joe Exotic, who is serving a prison sentence for murder-for-hire and animal abuse, became a viral sensation after the release of the Netflix docu-series "Tiger King."

The Netflix documentary "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" was released in March 2020 and became a huge hit. Netflix

Jeremy Meeks was dubbed "Hot Felon" when his mugshot was posted online by police following his arrest for felony weapon charges.

Meeks' mugshot led to him going viral in 2014, and later landing a modeling contract. Stockton Police Department

Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a topic of online discussion after pleading guilty to the murder of her mother, who was suspected of living with Munchausen by proxy syndrome.

Gypsy's story led to her gaining a devoted online following, which increased after the release of HBO drama "The Act" in 2019. HBO

Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a topic of online discussion after pleading guilty to the murder of her mother, who was suspected of living with Munchausen by proxy syndrome.

Serial killer Ted Bundy continues to spark online debate more than 45 years after his first arrest due to the release of biopics and docu-series about his life and crimes.

Ted Bundy's popularity re-exploded after the release of a biopic with a Zac Efron playing Bundy as well as the release of several Netflix documentaries. Ted Bundy/Inside Edition

Serial killer Ted Bundy continues to spark online debate more than 45 years after his first arrest due to the release of biopics and docu-series about his life and crimes.

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Cult followings in support of people accused of violent crimes are popping up across TikTok and other social media platforms

A cult following developed for Cameron Herrin on TikTok after he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the death of a mother and daughter.

Peter Manfredonia gained an "ironic" social media following while on the run from the FBI after being accused of murder.

Joe Exotic, who is serving a prison sentence for murder-for-hire and animal abuse, became a viral sensation after the release of the Netflix docu-series "Tiger King."

Jeremy Meeks was dubbed "Hot Felon" when his mugshot was posted online by police following his arrest for felony weapon charges.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a topic of online discussion after pleading guilty to the murder of her mother, who was suspected of living with Munchausen by proxy syndrome.

Serial killer Ted Bundy continues to spark online debate more than 45 years after his first arrest due to the release of biopics and docu-series about his life and crimes.