The public perception of workplace homicide involves someone known to the workplace taking out their frustrations on innocent workers. Yet, empirical data suggest that such confrontations constitute only a small percentage of workplace homicides. The present research addresses newspaper coverage of homicides in the workplace, providing analyses of workplace homicide “themes” depicted in newspaper accounts, as well as particular characteristics of newspaper portrayals of workplace homicide. It appears that workplace homicide has been largely misinterpreted by society, with several groups benefiting from the misunderstanding. The research suggests the media and all branches of government have abused their power particularly through the use of information management. The media should clearly define, discuss, and/or portray workplace homicide, with the ultimate goal of informing without creating a workplace homicide moral panic. It is important that the misuse of power by these groups be addressed. Efforts to strengthen the consistency, validity, and reliability of workplace homicide statistics are necessary for appropriate responses to the problem. Endnotes, references