Yes, general news media does decide what deserves our attention, and that's why I like to do my own research and focus on news sources that give me information that I trust and cover what I'm interested in.
I like your paragraphs of text below the introductory picture. If criminals had miserable childhoods, it's probably because they drove their parents crazy. The more you drive your parents crazy, the more likely they are to inflict cruel and unusual punishment on you.
