I've seen reports on stuff like this ever since Lacey Peterson went missing. There were quite a few stories about the disparity of press coverage given to white vs. minority group missing persons. It's one of those things that is sad but true.
Another thing I noticed years ago when I used to read real life crime novels is that the authors tend to attribute more attractive physical qualities to white serial killers than they do to minorities, even if the qualities are nowhere near true. Like Ann Rice always described white guys as "handsome" or the like and minorities were always "imposing" or something. Anyone else ever notice that or am I imagining things?
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