Why was JonBenet's case so highly publicized?

[joeskidbeck]

BOESP, Patsy could have starred in "The Real Housewives of Boulder, CO". There was good reason for drama being her talent in the pageants.

 

[BBB167893]

I will ask her, Dave, but in the meantime, why don't you tell us what you really think? :floorlaugh:

I'm just getting warmed up!

 

[joeskidbeck]

I'm just getting warmed up!

Le it fly, Dave! We're all adults here. BTW, check out my new siggy, as soon as I read this quote I thought of the RDIs and IDIs here.

 

[BBB167893]

Le it fly, Dave! We're all adults here. BTW, check out my new siggy, as soon as I read this quote I thought of the RDIs and IDIs here.

Our minds must think alike!

I actually say the same thing about Katie Couric in the book.

 

[Let_Forever_Be]

Q.Why was Jonbenet's case so publicised?

I suspect there are a plethora of reasons:

1. The death of a child is a truly horrific tragedy that affects our society more than the death of an adult.
2. In 1996, the media was expanding -- both in terms of television and internet thus a 'captivating' story such as this gained traction. People online were talking about it. Cable news stations were talking about.
3. The unique circumstances of the case -- pageant queen of rich parents dies in own home on Christmas night.Beauty pageants are very American thus this 'sacred' institution is somehow linked to the death of a child and to America in a metaphorical/symbolic way.

Just some thoughts.