Jay Evensen on how a murder 37 years ago can change our perceptions of violence victims today

Published: March 24, 2021, 5:49 p.m.

Deseret News’ columnist Jay Evenson shares a personal story about finding empathy for others, even in a sea of shocking news. Thirty-seven years ago a murder changed his perception of victims as individuals, today he asks listeners to do the same thing in regards to the victims of the Boulder Colorado shooting on Monday. Amid a pandemic of mass violence, we must never forget the value of an individual person’s life to keep at bay a crisis of compassion.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.