Speaking of Murder: Media Autopsies of Famous Crime Cases - Paperback

by Bonnie Bucqueroux (Author)

An exploration of how journalists report on the most sensational crimes. Why do we crave news about these crimes? Do reporters help to bring justice - to the accused, the victims, their families and the community? Or does the distorting glare of the media rob us of the truth?

Author Biography

Bonnie Bucqueroux continues to teach journalism at Michigan State University's School of Journalism where she served as coordinator of the Victims and the Media Program. This is her fourth book, and the first book in the continuing series that conducts media autopsies on famous crime cases. A National Magazine Award winner, Bucqueroux also worked closely with crime victims as associate director of the National Center for Community Policing at MSU and as executive director of the Michigan Victim Alliance.