Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Emily J. Hilscher
Keep''' / '''Merge''' At the risk of treading into  territory, I think it's important to note that victims of many less notable violent crimes are well-represented on Wikipedia, many of whose articles have withstood AfD debates, even if books haven't been written about them.  Paul Bernardo's victims, Laci Peterson, and every once of Jack the Ripper's victims.  Sure, their names have popped up in plenty of books, but are they notable on their own?  That seems to be the question.  By the most literal interpretation of Wikipedia's standards, (i.e., "multiple, non-trivial sources") it would appear that they are.  This is an open debate, not your own personal torch to carry.  It is very likely that this young lady's name will appear alongside the names of all the other victims in countless books to come, and that is the sole reason why I am voting the way I am.  It has nothing to do with memorializing, and shame on anyone who would presume that to be the only motive behind a vote to keep or merge.  It has only to do with an accurate reflection of history, and an interest in being thorough
— User:TrevorPearce, 00:45, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Stance: comment
Cited policy: WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS (Wikipedia:Arguments to avoid in deletion discussions)