[tphyahoo2]

These stories are a way of keeping alive the memory of the victims.

In this case the (alleged) murderer was even tracked down and brought back for a second trial, years later. Songs can keep rage alive for a community.

They're great stories, and it's not strange at all.

Good article.

[JoeAltmaier]

The victim is described, sure. But their memory? Not so much - they get a line maybe. Then a dozen stanzas about the murderer. These ballads are dated, tone-deaf and disturbing.

[Morizero]

I would argue that since Laura Foster doesn't have a Wikipedia page but her murderer Tom Dula does is evidence to the contrary.

[yakak]

It's rather inappropriate that we don't change names of victims when they are no longer relevant to active investigation. I would rather die in a slip and fall accident than become famous and have details of my life explored by becoming notable for being the victim of an asshat, thank you very much.