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<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]<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>
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).]
See also:
http://www.missingpersons.org/seen.html
http://www.missingpersons.org/seen.html
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Richard Massey
Age at disappearance: 27
Richard Massey, from Ascot, Berkshire, has been missing since December 02. Before his disappearance Richard lived and worked in New York for about 18months and took an IT job at Royal Blue in August 2002. He was apparently happy in New York and had made many friends.
Richard was last seen by one of his friends on the 19th December at his apartment, 1 West Street, New York. Richard's friend found him in a distressed state and Richard was eventually was taken to St Vincents hospital from where he was discharged at about 2.30pm. Richard is then believed to have visited another clinic close by before disappearing entirely.
Richard had a return flight to the UK booked for the 23rd December 2002 and had made many plans to meet up with friends and family over the Christmas period. His family are very concerned for his safety especially as in the days leading up to his disappearance, friends report that Richard seemed extremely agitated and intimated he felt threatened.
Richard is 6ft tall, with blue eyes and brown hair. He wears glasses.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Richard Massey
Age at disappearance: 27
Richard Massey, from Ascot, Berkshire, has been missing since December 02. Before his disappearance Richard lived and worked in New York for about 18months and took an IT job at Royal Blue in August 2002. He was apparently happy in New York and had made many friends.
Richard was last seen by one of his friends on the 19th December at his apartment, 1 West Street, New York. Richard's friend found him in a distressed state and Richard was eventually was taken to St Vincents hospital from where he was discharged at about 2.30pm. Richard is then believed to have visited another clinic close by before disappearing entirely.
Richard had a return flight to the UK booked for the 23rd December 2002 and had made many plans to meet up with friends and family over the Christmas period. His family are very concerned for his safety especially as in the days leading up to his disappearance, friends report that Richard seemed extremely agitated and intimated he felt threatened.
Richard is 6ft tall, with blue eyes and brown hair. He wears glasses.
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