Citation

Donley AM, Gualtieri MC. Deviant Behav. 2016; 38(2): 226-239.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01639625.2016.1196976

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Previous research has examined the newsworthiness of homicide victims and explored many characteristics of victims. To date, there is no research examining homeless homicide victims even though homeless individuals are more susceptible to being victims of violent crimes. This study examines the online media coverage of four homeless homicide victims murdered by a serial killer in 2012 to ascertain how housing status impacts media coverage. Specifically, this study explores through content analysis what kind of coverage homeless individuals receive and how they are portrayed.

FINDINGS suggest that housing status is a salient characteristic in the newsworthiness of victims.

Language: en