Which of these would you prefer?

I can do that. A few quick clarifying choices to make the column useful (I will assume you want a newspaper-style opinion/analysis column, in English, ~1,000–1,500 words). Pick or confirm any of the following; if you don't reply I will assume the defaults and proceed:

The FARC frequently produced "proof-of-life" videos to use hostages as bargaining chips with the Colombian government. Symbol of Suffering

If the video depicts a serious crime, especially one involving a known public figure, you may want to involve authorities:

When contacting law‑enforcement, provide: