Mum to attend funeral of dad who killed kids (From Daily Echo)

How horrible, I can only imagine how terriying it would be to receive a telephone call like that.

I would go to the funeral too but certainly not to pay my respects.

I hope the children RIP

I hope the father rots in hell

It's obviously a very personal decision, but I would question the motive behind it.

I too would attend the funeral.
But I would make sure I take my dancing shoes.

Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

rich the stitch wrote:
Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

Bambi wrote:

rich the stitch wrote: Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

You miss rich's point. Simply because it is read does not deem it appropriate and newsworthy.

I agree with rich, they are quoting things that were 'Reportedly' said, lazy journos, bereft of any real quality.

If what is reported is accurate then what an amazing lady and mother this poor girl is. People are so quick to judge and whilst i would never agree with the fathers actions it appears he just could not face the thought of not being a full time father to his children which Kerrie has acknowledged. When my partner at the time and now wife went through post natal depression there were times i thought we would split and i wouldn't be a full time father to my two babies. The thought of someone else maybe playing dad and me not seeing them every day absolutely destroyed me. Thankfully we came through it when we found it to be post natal depression and couldn't be happier now. Again the fathers actions were totally wrong but i had some frightening thoughts when in his position. The fact Kerrie has acknowledged this and is attending his funeral amazes me in what must be an impossible time for her. God bless you Kerrie you are an amazing and truely wonderful human being.

Ted Rogers wrote:

Bambi wrote:

rich the stitch wrote: Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

You miss rich's point. Simply because it is read does not deem it appropriate and newsworthy.

I agree with rich, they are quoting things that were 'Reportedly' said, lazy journos, bereft of any real quality.

Actually, I think you miss Bambi's point. It's not as if you can stumble across this story - you have to actively click the link to read it, so you were obviously interested enough by the story (it's not as if the headline doesn't clearly say what it's about).

As for them being "lazy" the story also says the mother has signed a deal with a national paper, so the Echo wouldn't be able to speak to her directly.

Ciaran wrote:

Ted Rogers wrote:

Bambi wrote:

rich the stitch wrote: Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

You miss rich's point. Simply because it is read does not deem it appropriate and newsworthy. I agree with rich, they are quoting things that were 'Reportedly' said, lazy journos, bereft of any real quality.

Actually, I think you miss Bambi's point. It's not as if you can stumble across this story - you have to actively click the link to read it, so you were obviously interested enough by the story (it's not as if the headline doesn't clearly say what it's about). As for them being "lazy" the story also says the mother has signed a deal with a national paper, so the Echo wouldn't be able to speak to her directly.

All I'm saying is that if it were me or a relative of mine I wouldn't want to open a website and be reminded - yet again - about what's happened. It's not most subtle headline in the world is it? I Just don't think is appropriate.

Ciaran wrote:

Ted Rogers wrote:

Bambi wrote:

rich the stitch wrote: Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

You miss rich's point. Simply because it is read does not deem it appropriate and newsworthy. I agree with rich, they are quoting things that were 'Reportedly' said, lazy journos, bereft of any real quality.

Actually, I think you miss Bambi's point. It's not as if you can stumble across this story - you have to actively click the link to read it, so you were obviously interested enough by the story (it's not as if the headline doesn't clearly say what it's about). As for them being "lazy" the story also says the mother has signed a deal with a national paper, so the Echo wouldn't be able to speak to her directly.

Ciaran,
You too miss my point, regarding justification, whether the article is appropriate or not, has nothing to do with the fact that people may read the article.

I'll slightly concede on the lazy point, as a journalist, I wouldn't feel comfortable basing an article of my own on what was 'reportedly' said. The 'cut and paste' school of journalism is lazy and bereft of both originality and quality.

Ted Rogers wrote:

Ciaran wrote:

Ted Rogers wrote:

Bambi wrote:

rich the stitch wrote: Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

You miss rich's point. Simply because it is read does not deem it appropriate and newsworthy. I agree with rich, they are quoting things that were 'Reportedly' said, lazy journos, bereft of any real quality.

Actually, I think you miss Bambi's point. It's not as if you can stumble across this story - you have to actively click the link to read it, so you were obviously interested enough by the story (it's not as if the headline doesn't clearly say what it's about). As for them being "lazy" the story also says the mother has signed a deal with a national paper, so the Echo wouldn't be able to speak to her directly.

Ciaran, You too miss my point, regarding justification, whether the article is appropriate or not, has nothing to do with the fact that people may read the article. I'll slightly concede on the lazy point, as a journalist, I wouldn't feel comfortable basing an article of my own on what was 'reportedly' said. The 'cut and paste' school of journalism is lazy and bereft of both originality and quality.

right then, lets see if the echo decides to remove this from the forum.
all i'm saying is that I didn;t think the story was inappropriate. Had this terrible thing happeded to me or a relative of mine I would not want to open the website and see such a harsh and to the point headline. I just think they could of been more subtle with the headline.

sorry should of read appropriate

Sorry, but the thought of Mrs Hughes selling her story to the papers in an exclusive deal makes me feel uncomfortable. What end can that meet, regardless of the money going to her or charity, what next 'Hello' or 'Heat'?

Bambi wrote:

rich the stitch wrote: Is this really news, does the family of all the poor people involved in this tragic situation really need to know what the echo is reporting here. I think not, why can't the echo just let them get on with it without reporting it all over the papers and internet. Shame on you echo.

Well you read it (as did others) therefore justifying the Echo's decision to print it.

If the echo uploaded images of child abuse people would view them.

Yhe fact remains it is wrong and un news worthy!

So Bambi do you think it is right for the Echo to write a story and print picture of Kerrie gieving at the funeral? That's just wrong.

Seeing as she appears to have sold her story to a national paper, I have no problem with it whatsoever.

Do you think she has a problem with it? The evidence suggests otherwise.

rich the stitch wrote:
So Bambi do you think it is right for the Echo to write a story and print picture of Kerrie gieving at the funeral? That's just wrong.

You can't have it both ways..you either request for total privacy from all forms of media,which I am sure in this highly emotional case would have been respected, or as Mrs Hughes has done (or her representitives) you strike a deal with a National paper and lay yourself open.