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The Wichita Eagle

Behind the Story

Mar 29 2005

BTK Killer: Remembering the Victims

By Joe Hight

The Wichita Eagle newsroom recently faced a coverage situation that few newspapers encounter: A serial killer resurfacing many years after his last killing.
Interview

Mar 29 2005

Editor Talks About BTK Case

By Joe Hight

Editor Sherry Chisenhall led The Wichita Eagle's coverage of the BTK killer and his victims. The Dart Center's Joe Hight interviews her about the coverage of the victims.

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Tragedies & Journalists

A 40-page guide to help journalists, photojournalists and editors report on violence while protecting both victims and themselves.

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Covering Children & Trauma

When children are victims of violence, journalists have a responsibility to report the truth with compassion and sensitivity.

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