Media often only gives a small perspective, and typically does not tell the whole story, which can sway people’s thoughts and beliefs. The media played a very key role in the Ariel Castro kidnapping case. Constant television coverage of the vigils, and family members appearing on news broadcasts consumed the Cleveland area, during the ten years Castro held three girls captive. The whole nation felt vested in finding the missing captives, and everyone felt like he or she knew the victims and their families personally. The news helped the three girls stay connected to society. They learned how their families were doing, and it was the only link they had to the outside world (Berry et al. 17). The media coverage also impacted the aftermath of this case. It contributed to how Castro lived his last days. The media helped the victims cope with the impossible situation they found themselves intertwined in, as well as impacted the fate of Ariel Castro.
After Amanda Berry vanished from society on April 21, 2003, and then Gina Dejesus on April 2, 2004, the media bolted into high gear. The television coverage was around the clock for a few days, as everyone feared …show more content…
She learned her mother had something called C. diff, which was caused by a doctor not washing his hands properly (Berry et al. 136). Tragically, Amanda learned of her mother’s death through a news source. Some say Louwana died of a broken heart (Glatt 141). This was one of the most painful parts of the whole process for Amanda. Her mother searching for her day in and day out, was one of the reasons Amanda fought so hard to live. She would imagine running into her mother’s arms once out of captivity, but learning the news of her mother’s death made her lose hope and crushed her spirit. Amanda was able to see some news clips of the funeral, which was the only shred of closure she received (Berry et al.
After Amanda Berry vanished from society on April 21, 2003, and then Gina Dejesus on April 2, 2004, the media bolted into high gear. The television coverage was around the clock for a few days, as everyone feared …show more content…
She learned her mother had something called C. diff, which was caused by a doctor not washing his hands properly (Berry et al. 136). Tragically, Amanda learned of her mother’s death through a news source. Some say Louwana died of a broken heart (Glatt 141). This was one of the most painful parts of the whole process for Amanda. Her mother searching for her day in and day out, was one of the reasons Amanda fought so hard to live. She would imagine running into her mother’s arms once out of captivity, but learning the news of her mother’s death made her lose hope and crushed her spirit. Amanda was able to see some news clips of the funeral, which was the only shred of closure she received (Berry et al.