LISTEN: What Gabby Petito's Disappearance, Death, And Recovery Reveal About How We Value Missing Women

Boston MA

27 September, 2021

5:16 PM

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By Bart Tocci, Shannon Sollitt and Haley Paraday, the BU News Service September 24, 2021 When Gabby Petito went missing in Wyoming at the beginning of September, news outlets and social media sleuths worked hard to share her story and solve what officials are now calling a homicide. The story quickly went viral. But its virality left people wondering why some missing women make headlines and others don't. Podcast Editors Bart Tocci and Shannon Sollitt discuss what happened to Petito and why it's important for journalists to pay attention. Editor's note: This episode was originally recorded with contributor Haley Paraday. Technology failed us and we had to re-record, but Paraday's contributions were invaluable. BU News Service · A conversation about Gabby Petito and journalists' shortcomings BU News Service, an award-winning news site, is produced by Boston University journalism students. For more coverage of the Boston area visit bunewsservice.com