MdRef
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I always thought that cases like these, and even ones where coverage is local are rather strange. They have a funeral for the person and thousands of people show up. Did these people really have all these connections to the individual or the family? Would the same people have shown up if it were not for all the TV coverage? It just seems that society as a whole clings to these things in an odd way. If I didn't know the person or have any personal connection to the family, I certainly wouldn't show up at the memorial or funeral for their child. Same kind of goes for the people who have put up money for Brian's capture. It seems there is enough coverage and resources already on this, that if someone saw him they would be willing to turn him in for free. That reward money could be better spent elsewhere on other cases.
I also find the term "America's Daughter" in referring to Gabby to be very strange. I don't doubt she was loved by many and what happened is sad and is tragic. That said, the term doesn't seem to sit right.
When a case like this becomes national news and the funeral is open to the public, as this was, many show up simply because they feel a connection. Either a connection to the victim or a connection to the crime. I doubt that as many would have shown up if it were not for the national news coverage, only because not as many would have been aware of the incident. Many had no connection to the family at all but, only wish to pay their respects. Like you, I wouldn't have shown up however, I would never question why anyone else did. That's a question that only they can answer and there is no right or wrong answer.
As for the reward money, l applaud all who have done so. It will bring in many tips and information that may not have been offered if not for the money. Again, not my money and I don't question why people do that. Perhaps we should also question why perfect strangers are willing to help others via "Go Fund Me". Same concept, people just feel the desire to help in any way they can. In this way, it happens to be financial.
The "America's Daughter" tag, as with, "White Women Missing Syndrome", needs to be directed to our news organizations. One can only speculate why this case, above all others, deserves such nationwide attention. People keep asking but, we keep asking the wrong individuals. Ask the program directors of the news organizations. They are the ones that participate in that decision.