Why do only some murder cases get national attention when murders happen ever day?

Like the Stacy Peterson murder case, it was a huge national story but these type of cases happen all the time and are unheard of nationally.Why do only some murder cases get national attention when murders happen ever day?
Simply watch the news stories about murders that get national attention and you will figure out which ones tend to get the most attention. Those involving children make the list, especially if the murder itself is particularly gruesome. Those involving children of rich people seem to make the list quite often, especially if the parents have enough money to buy their own air time. Murders involving well known people always get major attention, as do those committed by well known people. And, of course, if the murder victim happens to be white, female, good looking, under the age of 30, and from a well-to-do family there is a very good chance it will get some level of national attention.Why do only some murder cases get national attention when murders happen ever day?
There is no simple answer to such question...Personally I have had three brothers murdered in three different states/years %26amp; circumstances...One of my brothers received quite extensive TV time in the beginning locally due to the brutality %26amp; individuals involved. However, many do NOT receive such exposure...to be honest with you, I would have rather-ed LESS exposure...however, journalist thrive like bees swarming toward the nest when a story has the fascinating/capturing or often time gruesome details that the public seems to feel drawn towards... I empathize as well as sympathize with those who must experience the painful %26amp; often times unfairly reported information about their loved ones demise~ Having been there %26amp; struggled through three years of court hearing %26amp; a lifetime now of being associated with the parole system I can positively say ';NO ONE gains from such exploitation...UNLESS it is to find a lost/stolen/kidnapped etc...loved one... Such exposure is %26amp; can be quite excruciating to those who must suffer the inconsistencies as well as inadequacies of information as well as the way their loved one is portrayed!
Assume you are talking about murders that are recognized as murders. Those that are published are those that will inflame the populace the most. Routine murders are reported locally. Those that are sensational or involve well known people are published widely because they get the most interest from the most people. Also, like Stacey, the press can evoke interest by pushing it in your face hour after hour.
I guess you hear about the creepiest oens because it sells much easier than the mundane unsensational ones.





I know it sounds terrible . But newscasting is a business and they want readers.
Stacy or Laci? Stacy Peterson has never been found. The answer to your question is ';ratings.';
Because there's not enough time in a 30 minute news cast to feature all the murderers that occur in a single day.
Media, Money, %26amp; NANCY GRACE.