I can't remember the last time I read about a nice little bank robbery or jewel heist.

Shock Factor and normalization techniques.

The public accepts as fact and comments rather than question the whole event and demand the story be vetted. Official sources aren't even a part of many of the stories now.

"Police say....."

"...according to the star's publicity agent....."

".....a family member said......."

Un-named sources or use of false names work as long as it's assumed true and proof isn't demanded.

Journalistic Standards are an oxymoron now worse than ever.