When something is quoted in a newspaper, it's just that: a quote. Unfortunately, some editors will pick quotes selectively in order to sensationalize the headline, but that doesn't mean a quoted phrase is meant to be suspect.
To wit:
Area woman "terrified" by Sex Predadtor - implies the woman, when asked, said she was terrified, not that "terrified" should be taken with a grain of salt.
To wit:
Area woman "terrified" by Sex Predadtor - implies the woman, when asked, said she was terrified, not that "terrified" should be taken with a grain of salt.