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 The case of James Bulger James Patrick Bulger was born on the 16th of March 1990 in Kirkby, England. The crime took place on Friday12th of February 1993 meaning James was 2 at the time of the attack. On this day, James Bulger was out with his mother at the Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. On the late afternoon they went to the butchers and his mother was distracted and took her eyes off of him as she placed her order. In this time where she was doing so, James had disappeared. The police was later called as the security staff failed to locate him. She gave a precise description of him saying he was wearing a blue coat with a hood and mustard lining, silver-coloured tracksuit bottoms and white trainers. Denise, James's mother was distraught as it came up to 5:30pm and the shopping centre closed for the day. The police launched a major search for a missing child in Bootle, Liverpool.  The police and security staff worked through the night at the Shopping Centre to look through CC...

          How is crime portrayed in the Media? Crime is a subject that has long captivated human imagination, and its portrayal in the media is a powerful mirror reflecting society's fears, curiosities, and moral boundaries. From crime dramas and sensational news headlines to true crime podcasts and documentaries, the media shapes and influences our perceptions of criminal behaviour and justice. But how accurate are these portrayals? Do they sensationalize or trivialize the real issue at hand? Delving into the intersection of crime and media not only reveals fascinating insights into storytelling but also exposes the underlying societal impacts. This blog will explore and dive into the truth of how crime is really portrayed in the media! What percentage of the media is made up by crime? Media portrayals of crime are often inaccurate, they tend to sensationalise and over-represent violent crimes while under-representing more common but less sensational crimes. Th...