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What does it mean?
The speaker was assigned to report on a murder in Mexico that was unusual in nature.
In plain terms
He was sent to Mexico to report on a strange murder.
What can you take from it?
Journalists often investigate unique or remarkable crimes.

Where it applies

  • news assignment
  • crime writing

Putting it to work

  • cover crime stories
  • investigate unusual events

Questions to consider

  • What makes a murder remarkable?

Another view

The quote is too brief to convey deeper meaning.

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