The media may draw information from other sources, such as social media posts or interviews with friends, acquaintances or distant family members.
Even if you do engage, journalists may still report information from other sources, including information about the offender or, in some cases, information about run-ins your deceased loved one had with police — but your narrative will likely be the focus.
Source: Pickup Communications https://www.pickupcommunications.com/resources/engaging-with-the-media-information-for-victims-amp-survivors