In the vast and desolate Australian outback, a mysterious murder has shocked the nation. The incident took place near the remote town of Birdsville, Queensland, last Tuesday, involving a young couple, Emily Parker and Jack Thompson. The couple was on a road trip through the outback when their vehicle was found abandoned by the roadside, with Emily Parker found dead nearby. Jack Thompson, the boyfriend and sole survivor, was taken into custody for questioning.
Authorities have been tight-lipped about the details of the case, only confirming that a murder investigation is underway. Jack Thompson claims they were attacked by unknown assailants while they were changing a flat tire, leading to Emily’s tragic death.
Family and friends of the victims have expressed shock and grief over the incident, highlighting the couple’s love for adventure and traveling. However, some skeptics have raised questions about Jack Thompson’s account, suggesting possible inconsistencies in his statement and pointing out previous arguments between the couple.
The outback murder has left the small town of Birdsville reeling, with residents grappling to make sense of the senseless violence that has intruded upon their peaceful community. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help shed light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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