It's been this way in the popular press since the 1800's. Something less than savory in human nature... go figure.
The only positive this may serve is if other young women listen to these horrific details of what happened so they don't end up being the next national story! Maybe some moms would be more concerned with daughters walking home alone and keping closer tabs on them. I know younger women think they can take care of themselves or it won't happen to them but when I think back to the 70's hitching here and there with a friend I don't remember thinking about what could happen. The saddest part of these cases is this Smith animal won't die for years when sentenced to death. He'll probably outlive many of us! They should impose on him how he murdered Carlye-by choking. Very sad to see her family, I just can't even imagine hearing all of that.