What can contribute to convicted criminals becoming media "celebrities"?

Convicted criminals can become media "celebrities" primarily due to the notoriety of their crimes. When a crime is particularly shocking, heinous, or sensational, it captures public interest and leads to widespread media coverage. This notoriety often elevates these individuals' profiles, transforming them into figures of public fascination or infamy.

The crimes that gain the most media attention typically have elements that resonate with the public, such as extreme violence, a scandalous motive, or high-profile victims. The sensational nature of these crimes can lead to ongoing news coverage, documentaries, and discussions in various media formats, further solidifying the convicted person's status as a media celebrity.

While public interest and media coverage indeed play significant roles, it is the notoriety specifically associated with the crime that often serves as the catalyst for transforming an ordinary criminal into a media icon. Length of the sentence, while potentially adding to the narrative, does not inherently contribute to celebrity status in the same way that the crime's notoriety does.