Kitty Genovese was a young woman who was brutally attacked and murdered in New York City in 1964. Her case gained national attention due to reports that numerous witnesses heard her cries for help but did not intervene or call the police. This incident raised questions about social responsibility and the bystander effect, where individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present. The circumstances surrounding her death led to significant changes in emergency response protocols and public awareness campaigns. The Genovese syndrome, named after her case, refers to the phenomenon where people fail to offer help in emergencies when others are present.