JohnRich 4 #1 November 17, 2005 QuoteThames Valley Police said that they were not currently treating the man's death as suspicious. I have a problem with the media use of this phrase, above. Do they presume that every skydiving death is a murder? When there is a fatal traffic accident, do they report it as; "Police said that they were not currently treating this death as suspicious"? That seems like a totally unnecessary thing to say, and casts a bad light on skydivers, where none is deserved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #2 November 17, 2005 QuoteWhen there is a fatal traffic accident, do they report it as; "Police said that they were not currently treating this death as suspicious"? In the UK they quite often do. You must remember we had the purported 'murder' last year and there have been a number of other incidents that have been suspicious so I think it helps if the police do state that they believe it is not. Blue Skies and condolences to all involved. CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysteve 0 #3 November 17, 2005 NO REFLECTION ON SKYDIVERS IF SOMEBODY DIES IT HAS TO BE INVESTIGATED IF IT WASNT AND IT WAS SUSPICIOUS THEN WHERE WOULD WE BE? WHATEVER HAPPENED IT STILL SUCKS THAT ANOTHER PERSON HAS DIED THIS YEAR,TOO MANY PEOPLE WHEN YOU CONSIDER HOW FEW OF US ACTUALLY JUMP OUT OF AN AEROPLANE MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND THE FAMILIES OF ALL SKYDIVERS WE HAVE LOST THIS YEAR RIPSwooping, huh? I love that stuff ... all the flashing lights and wailing sirens ... it's very exciting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #4 November 17, 2005 QuoteQuoteThames Valley Police said that they were not currently treating the man's death as suspicious. Any violent death is treated initially as a homicide. It's not just skydiving. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #5 November 17, 2005 It happens with car accidents...they just rephrase it - "investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were a contributing factor." The circumstances surrounding a skydiving fatality on a city street are bound to be more suspect than an car accident.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #6 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteThames Valley Police said that they were not currently treating the man's death as suspicious. I have a problem with the media use of this phrase, above. Do they presume that every skydiving death is a murder? When there is a fatal traffic accident, do they report it as; "Police said that they were not currently treating this death as suspicious"? That seems like a totally unnecessary thing to say, and casts a bad light on skydivers, where none is deserved. It's the standard media phrase in the UK when referring to the status of a police investigation into a death. If someone falls off a cliff, has a heart attack in the street, or gets run over by a car, that's the phrase that'll be used. Different cultures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PurpleBadger 0 #7 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteThames Valley Police said that they were not currently treating the man's death as suspicious. I have a problem with the media use of this phrase, above. Do they presume that every skydiving death is a murder? This started appearing after the high profile 'murder' that we had. By the press stating that this is not suspicious it is protecting skydiving, since they are stating that it is not believed that skydivers are out to interfere with other peoples' kit in a malicious manner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #8 November 18, 2005 In most states all “unattended” deaths are investigated by law. If not by the police then by the Medical Examiner/Coroner. I think maybe it’s the reporter who throws in bit about not being suspicious. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #9 November 18, 2005 Hi John, I took this out of incidents because you've chosen to discuss the media in the UK, and not the incident. Please use this thread for media discussion, and leave the incident thread to discuss the incident. Thanks, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #10 November 18, 2005 I agree. Although the media sensualise everythingto make a story, it should be investigated atleast for the sake of family of the victim involved. May i offer my condolences Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
PurpleBadger 0 #7 November 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteThames Valley Police said that they were not currently treating the man's death as suspicious. I have a problem with the media use of this phrase, above. Do they presume that every skydiving death is a murder? This started appearing after the high profile 'murder' that we had. By the press stating that this is not suspicious it is protecting skydiving, since they are stating that it is not believed that skydivers are out to interfere with other peoples' kit in a malicious manner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #8 November 18, 2005 In most states all “unattended” deaths are investigated by law. If not by the police then by the Medical Examiner/Coroner. I think maybe it’s the reporter who throws in bit about not being suspicious. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 November 18, 2005 Hi John, I took this out of incidents because you've chosen to discuss the media in the UK, and not the incident. Please use this thread for media discussion, and leave the incident thread to discuss the incident. Thanks, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #10 November 18, 2005 I agree. Although the media sensualise everythingto make a story, it should be investigated atleast for the sake of family of the victim involved. May i offer my condolences Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
