The media image of the perpetrator of the murder and his crimes Cover Image

Medialny portret zabójcy i jego zbrodni
The media image of the perpetrator of the murder and his crimes

Author(s): Paulina Sidor
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Kryminologiczne im. prof. Stanisława Batawii
Keywords: media; murder; murderer; portrait of the perpetrator; media analysis; press; television; Internet;

Summary/Abstract: The subject of this article is the media image of the perpetrator of the murder and his crimes.The aim of the article is to indicate the discrepancy between the actual picture of the murder and its media representation as well as the characteristics of the differences found. The article contains basic issues regarding the media and statistical data of the Police and the Ministry of Justice statistics regarding this kind of crime. The considerations were supported by the results of quarterly media monitoring, which included 292 criminal reports.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 35-60
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish