The viral spectacle, as overwhelming and problematic and exploitative as it could be read, had also been effective.
the way it blew up wasnt great but also helped to solve hte case
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- Apr 2022
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www.vanityfair.com www.vanityfair.com
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transformation of Gabby Petito’s disappearance from local crime to national obsession might have had a hand in helping the professionals investigating the case
wasnt supposed to gain as much traction as it did
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the form and style of her captions changed over the trip, under the suspicion that Laun
more small evidence nowadays bc of the rise of social media
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social media platforms became hubs for amateur journalism and detective work
this indicates how individuals can become so obsessive with a story that they want to feel involved and try to solve it themselves with little to no info or experience
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multiple news outlets have constructed their own timelines to help readers make sense of everything
many articles that i have read are timelines bc there were so many events that occurred in a short span of time
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Petito to disappear amid a road trip that was being shared in real time for her followers was a form of tragic irony too twisted to comprehend; for a while, people wondered if it was just some kind of sick stunt toward building narrative interest.
the story was so bizarre that it didnt even seem real
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there is a morbid degree of fascination assigned to such a horrific end for a photogenic couple known for posting about their seemingly picture-perfect travels.
people are intrigued because it is not the natural happily ever after ending. when things are normal and consistent, they are viewed as boring. the news profits off stories that are abnormal and extraordinary
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missing white women
noted here
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disappearance so prime for a national obsession. Why did the internet glom onto this woman’s story in particular
can tie into missing white woman syndrome
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etito’s absence, made all the more glaring compared to her active presence online heretofore, provoked the couple’s standing audience (and then quickly, the rest of the internet) into a frenzy
her followers started to freak out which could have started the online presence of the case
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#VanLife influencer couple
van life keeps being used as a hashtag which indicates how they were a part of the online community
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Gabby
this is from the vanity fair magazine so it is more of an opinion piece rather than actual news which is good to point out from the beginning
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Queasy
interesting word choice. story and situation are unsettling
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www.usatoday.com www.usatoday.com
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TikTok, the hashtag #gabbypetito
went viral
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wists and turns of the case have intrigued the country, including on social media.
people drawn to the info from social media platforms
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Brian is a person of interest in Gabby’s disappearance, he is not wanted for a crime,
many people get the term person of interest confused with being arrested. they wanted laundrie for more info and weren't automatically accusing him of the crime. readers could jump to conclusions that he did it
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I do not believe the situation escalated to the level of a domestic assault as much as that of a mental health crisis," the officer concluded in the report.
desensitizes the situation
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he and Petito both suffered from the same mental health problem.
a look into their mental health and how they both were struggling with some issues
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closeness created an "emotional strain"
it's like their closeness got to be too toxic that he exploded. it indicates that they were better when they were apart
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Petito in tears
she was portrayed as really happy and cheery
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A witness reported a potential domestic violence incident in August in Moab, Utah, and police were called.
adds to the bizarre aspect of the case
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“She touched the world.”
again this quote resurfaces in many articles about gabby and her character
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Laundrie returned home alone
no concern or care for where gabby was. he wouldn't have left without her if he was really concerned about what happened
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increasingly bizarre case
bizarre - it's not normal for someone to kill their partner
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he case has fueled national intrigue and a cross-country effort to solve the complex mystery.
so many people were obsessed with the story because of how sudden it was. the couple never demonstrated any issues to the public eye and seemed happy which is why it was super complex and appealing
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GabbyPetito had received more than 650 million views on TikTok alone, according to the Associated Press
the case in a way became an internet sensation/went viral which is odd how popular it was for something so tragic
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The case has captivated the public, with each new development becoming the focus of web sleuths on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
more individuals beyond the police were investigating and putting in effort to find gabby but for their own entertainment
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crying and complaining about her mental health
something not disclosed online via her social media profile
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possible domestic violence incident.
"possible" - not super sure bc of the picture perfect portrayal of the couple
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www.fox13news.com www.fox13news.com
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describe Petito as White and about 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighing around 110 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and several tattoos, including one on her finger and one on her forearm that reads "Let it be."
first physical description of gabby that i have seen - most articles i have read have spoken of her character which are things that we do not know for a fact. the physical aspects are ones that we can all notice and accept because of images.
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seemed happy
again they painted an unrealistic picture of how their relationship really was
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shop owner in Idaho
another source//witness
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I’m just really hoping that they find her," Baker
baker feels a part of the story and her stating this could make it seem that she feels a connection to the case/gabby
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Laundrie did not appear dirty and seemed to have little in his backpack
makes one wonder what he was actually doing and why he would lie
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Laundrie "freaked out" and demanded they drop him off immediately.
panicked behavior could indicate suspicious activity
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Miranda Baker, in videos posted to TikTok
who and how
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TikTok user
witness // source
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www.thelist.com www.thelist.com
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She touched the world
in this case it literally means the world since the whole world was invested in her case/story
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he is hiding. Gabby is missing
the family does not want people to view brian as the victim because they believe he is the perpetrator
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watching information come to light in real time
people felt that they were a part of the story
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national sensation
very interesting to call it a sensation as those are usually associated with pleasure or enjoyable things. it's as if people were addicted to the story and kept wanting to hear more
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Social media mobilized to try to piece Gabby Petito's story together
another form of media that was used in solving the case. since she already had an online presence, some of her fans or other individuals in general could come together and start to help. also demonstrates how much people were invested in gabby and her case
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Brian sits in the comfort of his home.
implies that brian has no concern for gabby as he is not actively trying to find her - aligns with the descriptions of him being toxic towards her
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smiling, kissing and running on beaches,
again, positive image portrayed online
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severe anxiety and other medical conditions
history of mental health issues
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gentleman was slapping the girl,
abusive behavior from laundrie
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domestic dispute"
would tie in what her friends said about the couple in a previous article
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ome may not know that the couple had been living at the Laundrie family home for over a year before they set out on their trip together
a detail that isn't always disclosed but could be relevant
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her happy smile
what she was known for by her online presence
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made the world stop turning
demonstrates the infatuation and obsessive behaviors people had over this case
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capturing
repetition of the word
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captured the attention of the world
gives the story a sense of power - who holds it? the media or gabby?
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the world has been captivated
the story is so large that it has surfaced outside of the country
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www.insider.com www.insider.com
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Laundrie was controlling, manipulative, and often jealous
more negative words to describe brian
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couple goals
interesting to hear especially after reading the prior words used to describe them as a couple
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seemed "happy and cheerful."
key word - "seemed" meaning may that may not even be the case
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One minute, they'd be all over each other, the next minute, he'd be like, 'We're fighting,
this info makes sense with the body cam footage
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living the dream
how they wanted people to view them online
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broke up
implies that there were past issues
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Those who knew Petito and Laundrie said their relationship was so inconsistent that friends sometimes had trouble knowing if the couple were together,
not perfect and carefree like how it was portrayed online; very rocky
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toxic" and full of drama,
direct quotes from their friends. complete opposite of how they portrayed themselves on social media
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very high highs and very low lows
real insight into the couple's relationship from some of the people who knew them best
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www.insider.com www.insider.com
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Laundrie was controlling, manipulative, and often jealous.
direct insight to laundrie and his character which could help put pieces together in the story
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Friends of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have described the young couple's relationship as "toxic
very interesting that some of the people who know them best would describe them in this way while the social media images do not disclose these details in the slightest
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Friends of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie say the couple's relationship had "very high highs and very low lows."
friends and family come forward and share real life observations from the couple. for a while, there was only social media content to observe the nature of the couple. however, stories from their friends bring different behaviors to the surface
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www.nbcnewyork.com www.nbcnewyork.com
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Chris was asked to point out any favorite trails or spots that Brian may have used in the preserve. Although Chris and Roberta Laundrie provided this information verbally three weeks ago it is now thought that on-site assistance may be better
one may ponder why they didn't go with the fbi in the first place
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hours after local police say they would not keep searching for him in a nearby nature reserve, as they had been all weekend long
fbi steps in because they view it as a greater issue. local police seem to be throwing in the towel//giving up
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Petito family pens letter to Laundrie family, pleading with them: "Please, if you or your family has any decency left, please tell us where Gabby is located. Tell us if we are even looking in the right place."
conflict between families
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Petito and Laundrie eat at the Merry Piglets Grill for dinner
normal couple behavior
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"freaks out"
anxious and panicking behavior comes off as suspicious
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Petito's Instagram page before her disappearance — which is also the last day she speaks to her mother directly over the phone.
two normal things of her life cease - big aspects of who she is
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woman was "punching him in the arm and/or face & trying to get into the van."
this detail isn't always portrayed in the media because it could make gabby look bad. it doesn't align with all the other details describing her death and character. this is one of the only articles i found that disclosed this detail of the story
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something seemed off
observation from a source
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theconversation.com theconversation.com
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argument is not that white women deserve less attention, just that others deserve the same level of interest.
good to point out. petito deserved to gain as much coverage as she did but others in the same situation as her should be receiving the same
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Missing white woman syndrome
this is a prime example of whose story is not being told in the news. people become obsessed with stories like this when they are about white women. when it comes to people of color, they are not portrayed like this in the media if they are even talked about at all. they may be missing and we don't even know it because the media does not seem to care
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young woman’s life, and death, which has now become media fodder, with her final days being treated as entertainment
i find this quite interesting because when i was reading some of these stories i was thinking that the media was talking pretty casually about them especially when brian was still not found
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elements present to allow media outlets to create a strong narrative around Petito’s disappearance and death; the endless images and videos she posted to social media of her road trip, the drama of her previous interaction with the police — captured on body camera and showing a very distressed young woman obviously in crisis — the building of the tension with her disappearance, which also acted as a cliffhanger, before the tragic news of her death.
personally, i find that the positive images of petito from her social media mixed with the body cam footage from the police makes for an even more dramatic story because we see her portrayed in totally opposite states of mind
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families of other victims struggle to raise awareness of their own loved ones’ cases
missing white girl syndrome
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growing fan base
had a following on social media. not a complete stranger to some
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name as a hashtag
her story wasn't just shared through the news but on many other platforms as well like podcasts and social media. this demonstrates how people search for their news in various places. they turn to things like social media instead of news outlets. the story was so big that it could branch out to other forms of media in a short span of time because literally everyone was talking about it
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sparked worldwide interest and speculation.
impact of story not just on country but on the world
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www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
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idyllic life
gabby was a simple, carefree girl which is shown through her lifetsyle choices
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mental/emotional health break” rather than domestic assault, with Petito telling police she suffered from anxiety.
invalidates her emotions in a way. shows how the issue wasn't super concerning at first because the police were believing the story the brian was telling even when gabby was clearly not okay. also, kind of brings in the stereotype of her being a "dumb blonde" because of how the situation was brushed under the rug
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video of a traffic stop of the couple that showed Petito weeping
very opposite of how she is portrayed in other images from her instagram and youtube accounts. this makes it especially concerning because she is not usually shown in that kind of emotional state
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She touched the world
family thought super highly of her and spoke on how her spirit made an impact on the world around her
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Interest in the case has been heightened by the apparent disconnect between idealised images of the increasingly popular nomadic “van life” that the couple promoted on social media accounts and the more fractious reality that has emerged.
"nomadic" - carefree and nature-loving characteristics of gabby
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www.fox7austin.com www.fox7austin.com
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verge of tears and blaming herself the entire time – could be the signs of a victim being manipulated by her abuser
details like this really make the reader feel for gabby and emphasize her innocent and helpless characteristics which make one drawn to her and the story even more
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He didn't like hit me in the face," Petito says in the video. "He didn't like punch me in the face or anything." "Did he slap your face, or what?" the officer asks. "Well he like, grabbed me with his nail, and I guess that's why it looks, I definitely have a cut right here," she says, rubbing her cheek. "I can feel it, when I touch it it burns."
gabby was sticking up for brian despite his behavior. trying to cover up his character
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Laundries did not help us find Gabby. They sure as well won’t help us find Brian.
again, blaming laundrie family
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Gabby Petito Foundation, aiming to provide resources and guidance for families of other missing children.
family spreading good through horrible tragedy
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loving life and being an example
gabby was a role model
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Gabby did not live that way
more details about her character - always joyful
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Everybody knew her
well-known in her town
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they … let this go
blame not just on brian but on his family
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domestic dispute
not how they portrayed themselves online
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whole narrative can change at any moment,
what narrative? it's up to the news to share the story and they portray it how they want
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JusticeForGabby
shows how much the public was influenced by the story. one minute they don't even know she exists and the next they are fighting for justice for her
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three times a week, we would FaceTime, call, text — frequently.
demonstrates her caring personality
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possible mental health concerns and tension between the two,
some conflict with how the images portrays gabby
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July 2021
the direct images of her social media posts give reader a glimpse into her life. it helps them to feel personally connected to her even when they do not know her. her posts are innocent and cute which is how we think of her because we do not know much else about her and her character
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abruptly stopped
implied she posted consistently and seemed to try to be making a career out of it
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nationwide search
emphasizes the magnitude of her story
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www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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bright, carefree posts on social media
posts are a reflection of her. it's how she decided to portray herself online which is how we feel like we know her and her character
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traveling the world in our tiny van” and “art, yoga, & veggies.”
how she identified herself online
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working as a pharmacy technician to save money for the trip.
implies that she was hard working
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www.insider.com www.insider.com
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e North Port Police Department
it's very interesting because the police department are the main source of the story. there is not much from petito or laundrie's family/attorney/lawyer. it is mainly from the pov of the law enforcement. in the case of a missing person, this could be seen as a good thing since the police are involved but we aren't getting the full effects of the families' emotions and the impact they are having from the incident.
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Authorities said Laundrie
source
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Petito, a lawyer for the family
source
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Steven Bertolin
another source
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As a father
speaking from a father's point of view but also from the view of authority that wants to enforce law
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Florida police
source
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INSIDERPolice
Point of view and also a source
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news.yahoo.com news.yahoo.com
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imited in scope, relying on a small but statistically significant sample to pinpoint population-wide patterns
margin of error?
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conducted from March 31 to April 4,
when
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poll of 1,619 U.S. adults,
sample
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7% of American adults
it is not exactly clear if the number is representative of the entire population of Americans or just those who had COVID. it could be assumed that it's just those who had COVID but it is unclear
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18 million people
specifically states how many people
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Yahoo News/YouGov poll
"who" conducted the poll YouGov is a british market research group
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18 million people.
evaluating a claim made from data
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Poll: 7% of U.S
POLL
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- Mar 2022
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people.com people.com
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Rock has not yet spoken out since the incident
makes it clear he has done nothing compared to the multiple times it stated will apologizd
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he apologized
mentioned he apologized multiple times
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Will, 53, issued an apology of his own
this article has a sort of structural bias as it only discusses what the smith family has to say about the matter and not what chris has to say which could lead the audience to create a bias that supports will's actions
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This is a season for healing and I'm here for it."
indicates she is processing through what happened and is ready for change. a change of seasons - next step of moving on
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Jada's side of the story - could create a bias toward what she is thinking. Many stories have featured what Chris and Will have to say but this is one of the few articles that actually discloses how Jada feels after this incident
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Season
metaphor of nature. indicates the next steps of the incident as a season
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www.foxnews.com www.foxnews.com
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clean up
again, the metaphor of something being a mess/dirty
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cleans up
cleaning up implies something was a mess. comparing it to a common household chore
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Kylie
definitely more of her POV which can be a bias especially to those who are not fans of her. Not much of Travis Scott
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The sweet clip featured footage
this article seems to be more focused on her Youtube video than her son's name change - which is misleading in the title but helps to draw audience in
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Her announcement came just hours after Kylie premiered a new YouTube video dedicated to her newborn, titled To Our Son.
this seems to be a speculation that the announcement correlated with the Youtube video
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posted an announcement to her Instagram Stories
this sources makes the journalist's statement a fact
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people.com people.com
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will only create further tension and anxiety
lots of built up emotions which can help appeal to the public in order for them to feel a connection to the issue
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mother of four
more about Kim and who she is standing for - her children
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I very much desire to be divorced. I have asked Kanye to keep our divorce private, but he has not done so.
clear statement of what she wants and how the opposing side is not abiding by her wishes
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compassion" and acknowledging their "complicated and painful" situation.
emotion words that could lead the audience to take Kim's side
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controversial bid for president of the United States and divulged deeply personal details
history of the situation
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TMZ was the first to report on the news
could indicate to some that the story is not super reliable because of their bias towards the news outlet
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Kim Kardashian gained a victory
this demonstrates a bias towards Kim and implies in a way that she was the winner of this situation
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