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Psychologist suggests contagion effect behind Phoenix murder-suicides
Original: Psychologist says ‘contagion effect’ may explain recent Phoenix area murder-suicides
A psychologist says a 'contagion effect' may explain a recent cluster of murder-suicides in the Phoenix area, suggesting extensive coverage of each case could be influencing subsequent ones. The comment has drawn attention to how local media reports on such tragedies, reviving debate about responsible reporting on murder-suicides and whether publicizing the incidents may unintentionally encourage copycat acts in the community.
Why now: A recent cluster of murder-suicides in the Phoenix area has alarmed residents and prompted expert commentary on possible copycat dynamics.
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