This one famously illustrates the how the written and broadcast copy work hand in hand with selection from a series of stills to present an altered version of reality. And done with skillful deliberation by news agencies and final outlets. Even knowing that the "victim" was a captured terr not in uniform it nonetheless evokes a visceral reaction. Too many retain that imprint forever.
some of the inane stuff that came out during the “iraq war”......[ prior to Husseins hanging’] with the same dead guy....appearing as Mr VIctim....in several series of photos at several DIfferent Locations was...rather laughable