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Sumter County Cold Case Homicide Victims Named
Pair identified after 44 years For Immediate Release Sumter, SC – January 21, 2021 – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the DNA Doe Project (DDP) announced the…
The Lane Bryant Massacre
In 2008, an unknown gunman would commit one of the few unsolved mass shootings in U.S. history. Despite the involvement of federal and international law…
The Nazarene Fund
Where have all the millions gone? Conservative commentator Glenn Beck founded an organization called The Nazarene Fund which falsely claims to have rescued sex slaves…
Breaking News: The Utah Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has broken off its partnership with Operation Underground Railroad (OUR)
ACJ EXCLUSIVE: The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has begun its own, internal investigation into the relationship between its ICAC unit and OUR. The Utah Attorney…
Operation Underground Railroad and “The Covenant”
Lynn Packer examines the relationship between the LDS Church and Operation Underground Railroad An apostle of the Mormon Church could get drawn into a Utah…
Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre
On the morning of February 10th, 1990, a few staff members were preparing to open the Las Cruces Bowl for the day. However, at 8:29…
Identified: Lee County John Doe 1984
After 36 years genetic genealogists provide a name For Immediate Release Giddings, Texas – October 23, 2020 – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the DNA Doe Project (DDP)…
Ballard, Reyes & Trump
The QANON Connection President Donald Trump and Operation Underground Railroad’s two top pitch men—OUR CEO Tim Ballard and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes—are milking QAnon…
Park County John Doe identified after 46 years
Genetic genealogy solves an old puzzle FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fairplay, CO – October 20, 2020 – The Park County Coroner’s Office (PCCO)and the DNA Doe Project (DDP) announce the…
Crime & Justice News- October 17, 2020
Another cold case solved, step-brother of Kimberly Ratliff charged. Second suspect arrested for the murder of Ft. Bliss solider. Scott Peterson won’t go away. Homicide…
Crime & Justice News- October 14, 2020
Pair of nearly 40 year-old cold case murders solved. Michigan assault this past May upgraded to federal hate crime. Murder in Death Valley? Cold Cases…
Tim Ballard’s Answers to “Hardball” Questions
Lynn Packer fact-checks Tim Ballard’s answers to what Ballard calls controversial questions. This video op-ed is the fourth in a series of reports on Operation…
Crime & Justice News- October 12, 2020
The National Interest Michigan Sheriff Defends Man Suspected of Planning Whitmer Kidnapping Conspiracy During ‘Wild’ Interview (Law & Crime) When Your Last $166 Vanishes: ‘Fast…
DERAILED: Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) | What is Human Trafficking?
For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- For Derailed: Operation Underground Railroad American Crime Journal examines the definition of human trafficking and…
Crime & Justice News- October 11, 2020
Homicide Utah police make arrest in decade-old Sherry Black murder case (Deseret News) Texas Police Officer Fired, Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Black…
BREAKING NEWS: Anti-human trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad under criminal investigation by Davis County Attorney
The following article is BREAKING NEWS from FOX 13 Salt Lake City regarding Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Ballard. As you know, Lynn Packer mentioned…
Operation Underground Railroad and Religious Extremism
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and former CIA agent Tim Ballard wear their devout Mormonism on their sleeves when they promote a paramilitary team that…
Derailed: O.U.R.| Tim Ballard’s Buzzfeed Response, Distraction and LDS Biblical Fan-Fiction
For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- Derailed: Operation Underground Railroad
Twenty-three year old Butler County cold case victim named
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Identification of 6th Ohio Doe by DNA Doe Project Hamilton, OH – September 14, 2020 – The Butler County Coroner’s Office (BCCO) and the DNA…
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Operation Underground Railroad
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes should be helping Utah rid its unsavory moniker “Fraud Capital of the United States.” Instead he is deeply involved with…
Packer Report Video Exclusive: Tim Ballard Utah’s Flim-Flam Man
For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- Derailed: Operation Underground Railroad Editor’s Note: Lynn Packer is an award-winning investigative reporter, television news…
Serial Rapes from 1991 & 1992 Solved by Genetic Genealogy in Maricopa County
Gary Robert Young- Courtesy: Maricopa County Jail FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Identifinders International to ACJ: Chandler, AZ – Identifinders International, in conjunction with the Chandler…
Tim Ballard’s Mission
Editor’s Note August 9, 2020: This article is now an ACJ Investigates series. For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- Derailed: Operation…
O.U.R. Receives $150,000 to $350,000 in PPP Funds
Editor’s Note August 9, 2020: This article is now an ACJ Investigates series. For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- Derailed: Operation…
Operation Underground Railroad’s Roots
Editor’s Note August 9, 2020: This article is now an ACJ Investigates series. For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- Derailed: Operation…
Operation Underground Railroad: Sex, Women & Fundamentalism
Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note August 9, 2020: This article is now an ACJ Investigates series. For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates-…
Second Barron County homicide victim identified by genetic genealogy
Official Press Release From DNA Doe Project to American Crime Journal Barron County, Wisconsin – 23 June 2020 – Working in conjunction with the Wisconsin…
UPDATE: American Crime Journal Podcast & Show- Official Trailer
It is time. American Crime Journal is expanding our platform and launching a podcast and show. Starting May 18, 2020, join host Damion Moore as…
Disturbing Video of Ahmaud Arbery Surfaces, Case Goes to a Grand Jury
Disturbing Video of Ahmaud Arbery Surfaces, Case Goes to a Grand Jury
1987 Barbara Blatnik Homicide Solved using Genetic Genealogy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Identifinders International to ACJ: Cleveland, OH – May 6, 2020 – Identifinders International , in conjunction with the Cuyahoga Falls Police…
The Millbrook Twins Part Three: The Now
On one particular Sunday – March 18th, 1990 – 15-year olds Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook walked through their old neighborhood, hoping to collect bus fare…
Susan Constantine, Mainstream ‘Deception Detection Expert’ and her Anti-LGBTQ Bigotry
Susan Constantine,”World’s Leading Body Language Expert” and “Deception Detection” regular on Dr. Phil, Nancy Grace, CNN and Fox, spews hate and directs anti-LGBTQ group Last…
True Crime: The Ethical Paradox
Facts do matter. The lack of investment, ethics, standards and guidelines in true crime not only distorts justice… it’s ruining people’s lives
Operation Underground Railroad Retains Controversial Firm Kirton McConkie, Threatens Legal Action Against ACJ
Editor’s Note August 9, 2020: This article is now an ACJ Investigates series. For additional articles covering OUR, please go to ACJ Investigates- Derailed: Operation…
The Millbrook Twins Part Two: The Unknown
On one particular Sunday – March 18th, 1990 – 15-year olds Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook walked through their old neighborhood, hoping to collect bus fare…
Phoenix Cold case victim identified by genetic genealogy
Official Press Release From DNA Doe Project to American Crime Journal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cold case victim identified by genetic genealogy Phoenix, AZ – February…
Credibility: DENIED! Part 3: Origins & Vindication
As the final articles regarding the Karlie Guse Lynch Mob come to a close, remember, it is all about the facts, not opinions, reinterpretations. Nothing…
BUSTED: Lynda Bergh- Berghin’ for a Livin’
Let’s look at another lie and diversion by Lyin’ Lynda. Before we get there, I will say that this really is it with Lynda. Complete…
The Millbrook Twins Part One: The Known
On one particular Sunday – March 18th, 1990 – 15-year olds Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook walked through their old neighborhood, hoping to collect bus fare…
Oklahoma Lime Lady cold case solved at last!
Official Press Release From DNA Doe Project to American Crime Journal For Immediate Release MURDER VICTIM IDENTIFIED BY GENETIC GENEALOGY AFTER 40 YEARS Oklahoma City,…
BUSTED: Guse PI, Lynda Bergh Caught Lying Again
This morning as I returned from an interview with a detective on new case I was working, I received numerous messages from colleagues and friends….
Credibility: DENIED! Part 2: A Feud is Born- Tales of the ‘Factually Challenged’
Doesn’t everyone want to know the truth? What is it? And Why Haven’t You Told Us Everything? Not everyone wants the truth. Yes, you just…
Credibility: DENIED! Part 1: Clone Site Fails, Boosts ACJ Recognition
Often imitated, never duplicated For six months, fans, other bloggers, major podcasters, news reporters, producers, etc.. have advised that, “I’m wasting my time debunking trolls….
Melissa Ann Page- Another Case of Missing White Woman Syndrome?
This is Melissa Ann Page. Take a real good look at her picture. As the issue of equality/inequality, racism and class warfare come front and…
Our Standards: Striving for Excellence
Get it right. Maintain Integrity. Despite all the unfounded & baseless accusations of treachery, money seeking, the defamation of us, our families, our children and…
Gilgo Beach Murders/LISK UPDATE: Suffolk County Police Press Conference
It’s been nearly a decade since the hunt for the Long Island Serial Killer began. Today, Suffolk County Police revealed a new clue in the…
Karlie’s Angels: Facts Not Included… (only b’cuz they care)
Throughout my coverage of Karlie Guse’s disappearance, I have encountered questioning, skepticism, disbelief, and pushback. That’s fine with me, I’m a sturdy guy and I…
MISSING: Pamela ‘Faith’ Roach, 27
The family of Pamela “Faith” Roach, 27, reported her missing after she was expected to visit the grave of her son on the anniversary of…
Missing Person of the Day: MONAE GIVENS
Source: Have you seen this child? MONAE GIVENS
The Crime of the Century has never added up. Not until now.
John Eckberg is a valued contributor at American Crime Journal. He spent 30 years with The Cincinnati Enquirer as a reporter and currently is Director…
Interview with Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick
Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick is a brilliant scientist who today is best-known for pioneering the world of genetic genealogy. Almost overnight, she went from nuclear physicist…
Riddle of the Roads: In Search for Karlie Guse Part V
My introduction to Karlie Guse’s disappearance was not unlike most others. Facebook groups and various online discussions that labeled one mom as evil and the…
‘Crime Junkie’ Exposed & Youtubers Misrepresenting Karlie Guse’s Case get Content Removed, Facing Severe Penalties
Podcast Darlings Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat Accused of Plagiarism, Misrepresenting Their Research and Attempting to Cover it up. Something Eerily Familiar in Karlie’s Case….
Has the FBI Failed Karlie Guse?
Has the FBI Failed Karlie Guse?
Law enforcement’s role in Karlie’s disappearance has become the subject of much scrutiny. A common misconception is that Mono County Sheriff’s Office was insufficient in their response. In reality, Karlie was afforded considerable professional search and rescue resources.
Top Scientist Joins Team Karlie, the Grand Opening of Karlie’s Library and Beyond
First I want to take a moment to thank Travis Moore for coming on board, for providing us with his personal journals, perspective and really…
Riddle of the Roads: In Search of Karlie Guse, Part IV
From the Journals of Travis Moore Why is the search for Karlie Guse the largest search you’ve never heard about? There is very little about…
No Voice, No Purpose: The Lies and Fall of the Karlie Guse Lynch Mob®
The disinformation strategy and smear campaign employed by Lindsay Fairley’s private investigators was the Karlie Guse Lynch Mob’s foundation, reality was their downfall. What is…
Riddle of the Roads: In Search of Karlie Guse, Part III
From the Journals of Travis Moore The Owens Valley has a beauty that Hollywood dreams of filming. National Geographic photographers find the pinnacle of their…
Riddle of the Roads: In Search of Karlie Guse, Part II
From the Journals of Travis Moore Regarding the truth about Karlie: she called a suicide hotline a month prior to October 13th, she had a…
Riddle of the Roads: In Search of Karlie Guse, Part I
Silence is worse when the commotion leaves after filing a missing persons report. For the Guse family, this is now the reality of their life….
Riddle of the Roads: In Search of Karlie Guse, Introduction
I found myself invited into the Guse home. Zach standing in the entryway. Up until this point, interpreting the family of the missing girl was,…
Lindsay Fairley’s “Support Group” with Deep Roots in Hate & Intolerance, Embraces Anti-LGTBQ Figure
There certainly has been no shortage of controversial and intolerant figures that have been embraced by the leadership of Lindsay Fairley’s “support group”. In the…
Private Investigators in Karlie Guse Disappearance Subject of Misconduct Investigation as New Allegations Surface
Questionable Alliance Between Guse PI and Bishop PD Detective Surfaces. OFS Launches Internal Investigation into Michael Boone and Lynda Bergh New developments in American Crime…
Virtual Lynch Mob: Open Letter to Lynda Bergh
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything, was supposed to help on a case and let a few people down. My sincerest apologies. Also, to…
The Journal on Dr. Phil, Karlie Gusé & Lindsay Fairley’s Credibility ‘Chasm’
April 20 will mark the one year anniversary since ACJ’s launch, which definitely has been one hell of a roller coaster ride. The first drop…
The Mysterious Death of Chad Maurer
As I’ve said before, there has not been a show that left an impression on me as much as Unsolved Mysteries as a child. Early…
Legend of the “Bearded Man”
Could it be? This whole time the identity of the I-65 Serial Killer has been known by a few? Known by those who covered it…
Jayme Closs Found Alive!
Jayme Closs was found in alive in a town called Gordon, in Douglas County, Wisconsin, which is about 70 miles north of Barron. A suspect…
The Disappearance of Karen McGovern
Few things bother me or even surprise me when it comes to crime, that includes violent crime. Yes, really. One thing most of us would…
Wagner Family Arraigned & Gag Order issued in Pike County Massacre
Police have released few details since arresting members of Wagner Family for murdering seven members of the Rhoden family and Hannah Gilley. We did learn…
Coming Soon: I-65 Serial Killer Suspects, Burger Chef & Legend of ‘The Bearded Man’
It’s a subject I’ve been asked about quite a bit since American Crime Journal rolled out—of course it’s about the murders I’ve researched for 20…
Body Found in Search for Hania Aguilar
FBI confirms body found on Wire Grass Rd not far from Quincey Dr where the family’s SUV was found. Earlier today authorities found a body…
The Pike County Massacre
Members of the Wagner family were arrested for the massacre of eight members of the Rhoden family Like an over-the-top plot of a horror film…
New York Times: Julian Assange Is Secretly Charged in U.S., Prosecutors Mistakenly Reveal
If you’re just interested in just the NYT article, it’s after the next red heading about Halfway down. Thank you! For many(mostly misinformed or uninformed…
When It Comes to Rape, Just Because a Case Is Cleared Doesn’t Mean It’s Solved
Some police departments, turning to a designation that’s supposed to be used sparingly, make it seem as though they’ve solved a significant number of rape…
ABDUCTION: Hania Noelia Aguilar, 13
*UPDATED Monday, November 26, 2018— FBI releases photos of Hania’s “distinctive” Adidas brand shoes *UPDATED– Hania Aguilar was found deceased. Suspect has been arrested. On…
Walmart Neglects Partnership With the NCMEC, Missing Children Needs Us More Than Ever
Since 1996, Walmart partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Only recently have they taken it seriously, so should we.
Missing: Karlie Lain Gusé, 16
Two-and-a-half weeks ago sixteen year-old Karlie Lain Gusé mysteriously disappeared and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Karlie was last seen between…
