The story dealt in particular with the large amount, and unusual nature, of the rumors that were being spread around the community concerning the priest's demise. The editors decided to print some of those rumors. A man was seen fleeing the murder scene with blood on his hands shortly before Kunz's body was discovered. A suspect is in secret police custody after being found hiding at the scene of the crime. Sensationalism in the media is nothing new.
Today is no different.
Sex, money and violence, especially when associated with high profile figures, makes money. Her argument is that traditionally the news media have functioned to inform voters of current events so that they can make educated choices in their social and public lives. This is becoming less of a priority, she said. Granted, many of the sources on this page supply hard news and can be relied on for accurate information, but these same sources also have a tendency to gravitate toward the sensational. Check today's news with News-Only Search Engines.