Online Victim Identification and its Problems. A Case Study of the Story of Shani Louk

Case Study from the year 2024 in the subject Communications - Multimedia, Internet, New Technologies, grade: 1,0, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Institut fur Publizistik), course: Seminar Ausg. Fragestellungen von Mediengeschichte, -recht & -politik, language: English, abstract: The paper delves into the complexities of online victim identification in the aftermath of mass casualty incidents (MCIs), focusing on the case of Shani Louk, a victim of the Re'im music festival massacre. Louk's story exemplifies the challenges and opportunities posed by digital traces in the identification process. Analysing media reactions and online discourse, the study explores the dissemination of explicit imagery, ethical considerations for researchers, and the efficacy of online platforms. It raises pertinent questions for future research, emphasizing the need to balance dignity, privacy, and forensic investigation dynamics in the digital age.