Contrary to what you heard from Chris Cuomo and others, CNN is embracing 'missing white woman syndrome'

Remember when Chris Cuomo and others lectured the media on disproportionate coverage of Gabby Petito, often referred to as “missing white woman syndrome”?

Let's see if the attention on #gabbypetito and the concern about neglect of others who are missing can generate sustained interest in finding folks. Another family is desperate. Will you take up the cause? pic.twitter.com/12XEys0wDq

— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) September 23, 2021

And he hoped the Petito case would inspire more media coverage for other missing women:

Just heard about it. There is no question there are many people missing, many families desperate for answers. Let's see if #Petito case is a catalyst to interest in others. https://t.co/DrLtMiCZwj

— Christopher C. Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) September 23, 2021

Yeah, about that. Turn in right now to CNN to catch their one-hour special on Petito’s disappearance:

What would you like to know about the Gabby Petito case? And what about the search for Brian Laundrie? Hear the latest from investigators when CNN Special Report – Gabby Petito and the Hunt for Justice airs tonight at 9 p.m. ET pic.twitter.com/SJKnIgokvW

— CNN (@CNN) October 15, 2021

And according to this report, Petito has been mentioned nearly as many times as Joe Biden:

CNN has mentioned Gabby Petito nearly 1,500 times over the past month, just 34 fewer times than President Biden’s name was dropped during the same time span. https://t.co/ff9dlKPprs

— Curtis Yee (@curtisfyee) October 16, 2021

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CNN is also promoting the special in Spanish:

Un informe especial de CNN: la búsqueda de justicia para Gabby Petito. Después del descubrimiento de su cuerpo en Wyoming, la policía dictaminó que su muerte fue un homicidio y su novio, Brian Laundrie, el principal sospechoso. La cita es esta noche a las 9 p.m. (Miami) pic.twitter.com/IEVPExU8ln

— CNN en Español – PR (@CNNEPrensa) October 15, 2021

So, just remember this the next time journos start lecturing on what they themselves should be covering.

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Related:

'Will you take up the cause?': Chris Cuomo looks to 'generate sustained interest' to find missing woman, doesn't even tweet her name https://t.co/CCktrmpayk

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 23, 2021

Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo give a lecture on journalist ethics and 'news accountability' https://t.co/U2lIgEXOrG

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 29, 2021