<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JonNYC:
You would think/hope so, but the media-- especially here, is a strange bird.
In case like this, certain factors will usually determine which missing cases get media attention and which ones don't. Some things that factor in historically:
- A woman missing will get more attention then a man
- A young and/or mentally limited missing will get much more attention
- A local, camera-friendly, family will get more attention
- A probable link to a crime-- an abduction or a murder-- will get the cameras rolling
- Most obviously a high-profile or prominent family w/ media connections...
It's a shame. All missing cases should get the same attention. But they don't. Tragically if the police feel that a case is a likely suicide or a person that simply wants to disappear from his friends/family that will often color the view of any potentially interested media outlets.
Very, very sad.</font>
If anyone does have any media contacts in NYC, and they think they may be able to help out. Please email me
[email protected]
We are desperate to get Richard's picture into the press, hoping it will jog someone's memory. As Jon has said above, the press do not really see Richard's case as news-worthy. I'm sure if we could get the ball rolling, people's interest in the story will grow.
Once again, many thanks for your offers of help, and your kind words.
Thanks
2018
[This message has been edited by speedbird2018 (edited 05-12-2003).]