FOREST HILLS — KDKA viewers expressed their outrage this morning after new reporter Hannibal Lecter wore his state-mandated muzzle to a scene where he led police to buried human remains even though nobody was near enough for him to infect with COVID-19 or brutally murder.

“I’d like Mr. Lecter to give me the FACTS, not spread irrational fear,” said Facebook user Debbie Thurston in a comment on his report. “Also, don’t think I missed the subtle way he repeatedly licks his lips and says ‘delicious’ between sentences to make sure we keep looking at his face. KDKA obviously just cares more about scaring viewers than whatever this report was about. Honestly, I was so furious I didn’t get the chance to watch the story at all.”

As of press time, more viewers were reportedly posting their dismay on social media after photos surfaced of Lecter still wearing the muzzle in his car, even though he had stuffed the other person a safe distance away in the trunk.