[mjolnir]

I disagree.

Many people in America seem to think crime, particularly violent crime, is on the rise when in fact it is not precisely because of non-stories like the above article that attempt to make epidemics out of actual specific tragedies and brutal crimes such as the murder of that poor girl.

[durasell]

I see your point now. And, I agree up to a point.

Stories like this bust out about twice a year. They're basically morality stories and warnings. This one scored a home run as far as mass appeal went. Two "nice girls" from the burbs (read: white upperclass) go out partying and it ends it tragedy. Top it off with a alleged killer who attacked television cameraman during the perp walk and you have headlines for a week or at least four days.