Should suspected Serial Killings be widely published?

[OddBeMe]

Looks like there's a serial killer in Sacremento. Cops aren't saying anything, but people don't listen to calls for safety unless you garner attention.

yes, for public safety

No, gives the killer more attention, sacrifices investigation

[NYCQuestions1976]

It's a double-edged sword. The public needs to be informed about the ongoing potential danger, but many serial killers also feed off the attention. Thus possibly making them more active. They also tend to be extremely intelligent. It's amazing how many documented serial killers have various forms of Ivy League ties (attended, graduated, offered a scholarship, etcetera).

[NYCQuestions1976]

Thanks for Most Helpful. 👍

[Sevenpointfive]

i understand why making it public is a bad idea, but you have to let people know. if the detectives suck then at least the public was warned.

thanks for the heads up! gotta warn my sister

[Astarlessnightsky]

More importantly you will ruin someones life if you public announce they are a suspected serial killer.

[OddBeMe]

Not announcing suspects per se. Just that there is a killer on the loose.

[TommyMountainFigure]

It makes perfect sense to me if there is a serial killer on the loose, police, media etc should ALL be warning as many people as possible.

[Juxtapose]

No, they're innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

[msc545]

For safety reasons, yes.

[red_knight]

Yikes