So, the issue that’s gripped the Czech tabloid press here over the last few days was the horrific rape and murder of a nine year-old girl. A suspect was arrested and he has reportedly confessed to the crime.

But the reason for the Czech tabloid press uncontrollably fapping themselves into a frenzy is the rather……complex…issue of the suspect, who has been identified as one Roman K., age 25, who is not only the uncle of the victim, but according to tabloid sources in the Czech police, he may well also be the father of the deceased. The victim’s mother is demurring on the matter and not talking about that part of the story - aside from the fact that she hopes Roman K. dies horribly in prison (an understandable sentiment, all things considered) - and the Czech authorities are awaiting the results of DNA tests, which would not only conclusively establish as to whether Roman K. is the killer, but possibly the victim’s biological father as well. If convicted, he would face life in prison with ‘special circumstances’, which translates into life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Basically, this story is becoming a tragic version of a Jerry Springer episode, and the tabloid media here is having a field day. Even the mainstream media has seen fit to (lightly) touch on the matter.

Yeesh.