> Could the headline had a different description of the perp? How do they know this guy was a “maniac?’ <
It’s the New York Post. It’s just the way they roll.
On balance, the Post is doing a good job. They will report on stories the rest of the media prefers to bury.
Not only does the NY Post report crime stories relevant to New York (which other outlets won’t post) - they provide photos of the perps as well.
I read the NY Post every day, along with the Daily Mail which also reports important issues American news outlets refuse to report.