KATV Channel 7's morning news anchor, Anne Pressly was brutally attacked in her home earlier this week and yesterday, she died as a result of the injuries she sustained.  It is a very sad thing when someone is cruelly attacked in this way, but even moreso when it is a talented journalist and presenter.  It provides a stark reminder of the risks involved when in a high profile position such as those of television presenters, journalists and broadcasters.  Only this week, Kay Burley reported that a man who was cleared of murdering Jill Dando, could now be stalking her.

One thing is for sure, anything like this sends shockwaves through the industry.  A £15,000 reward has been put up by KATV for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of Anne Pressly's attacker.  Pressly had a small role in the Bush biopic, 'W' which was releeased recently, although it is unknown whether this might have contributed directly to her attack.

I for one hope that the attacker is found and faces the toughest sentence possible.  Arkansas carries the death penalty, and that can be the only punishment for this evil killer.  To break into someone's home, and brutally murder them is just the most heinous of acts and should be dealt with in the harshest possible manner.