Occult Murder in a Small Missouri Bible-Belt Town

Please explain why The Times spends time, effort, and money to print detailed stories about the horrible crimes of four depraved teen-agers from Missouri. They belong in jail instead of on the front page of my favorite newspaper!

How about a story about some of our young people who lead productive lives and contribute many worthwhile functions in our society. We need good news!

PHYLLIS J. LEE

Thousand Oaks