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NBC News reports that a man wanted in the killing of a woman — and who may have posted photos online of her body on 4chan with details of the crime — is believed to have led police in Portland, Oregon, on a high-speed chase but has now turned himself in. The slain woman was found in an apartment in Port Orchard, Washington. Police are investigating images of a naked woman with red marks around her neck that were shared anonymously on the online forum 4chan. The photos were accompanied by the message: "Turns out it’s way harder to strangle someone to death than it looks on the movies." When other users questioned the authenticity of the pictures, which have now been deleted, a reply said: "Check the news for Port Orchard, Washington, in a few hours. Her son will be home from school soon. He'll find her, then call the cops. I just wanted to share the pics before they find me." The Port Orchard Independent was among several local newspapers to quote police officers as saying the images appeared to have been posted before officers were called. Investigators said they were able to trace Kalac's cellphone. About 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, he sent two texts to a friend. According to the affidavit, the first read, "S--- is all f----d now. You'll see me in the news." The second read, "There will be no more me. ever, You'll read about it. That's all."
(Score: 3, Interesting) by morgauxo on Friday November 07 2014, @02:06AM
I do see your point. I can see this one being a bigger headline though.
The sad fact is that people are killed all the time. It's not really news. Not for a news service that covers an entire nation with a population of over 300 million. I don't mean to downplay the severity of the crime or the loss of the victim and the hurt caused to her family and loved ones. It's just that with so many people out there some are bound to be dangerous and these things will happen. If every victim were devoted this kind of coverage no one would want to pay attention to the news in any form.
But.. this time something happened that was different. Sure, there will be the "with a computer" crowd that makes a big deal out of everything that is ever done with a computer. But.. even without that this one is notable because it is something different. I don't know about you but I haven't heard of anyone doing this before. That makes it different, diffent makes it interesting and interesting makes it news.
That being said I hope they keep this guy locked away somewhere so dark that he never gets to know and revel in his own infamy. He should never see the sun again. Along with all the other people that pull this crap.. with or without a computer.