%0 Journal Article
%T Exploring the relationship between cold case homicide survivors and the media
%A Ashley RP Wellman
%J Crime, Media, Culture
%@ 1741-6604
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/1741659016663008
%X After a homicide, survivors are thrust into relationships with a myriad of professionals. For cold case homicide survivors, these relationships are likely to develop into long-term, persistent interactions. Interviews from 24 cold case homicide survivors in the United States reveal that media professionals are often the source of additional trauma, and yet, most survivors expressed a need for continued communication and continued coverage of their case. Utilizing social constructivist grounded theory for data collection and analysis, common themes emerging from the survivors¡¯ stories include inadequate coverage of the case, inaccurate portrayal of victim or information, negative reactions to the media, and positive experiences and desire for long-term coverage. Implications and recommendations for survivors and media professionals are detailed within
%K Cold case
%K grief
%K homicide survivors
%K media
%K victimology
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1741659016663008