Deep-Dive Investigations Into Crime, Corruption, Missing Persons, and the Criminal Justice System
ACJ Investigates is American Crime Journal’s dedicated home for long-form investigative reporting, original research, and comprehensive case files. Through the examination of public records, court filings, source information, interviews, and independent analysis, these investigations explore some of the most complex and compelling criminal cases, unresolved mysteries, institutional failures, and criminal justice issues in America.
Unlike traditional news coverage that often focuses on the latest development, ACJ Investigates is designed to document cases over time. Many of the investigations featured here represent years of research, reporting, and evidence gathering. As new information emerges, these case files continue to grow, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the people, events, and questions that define each investigation.
Within these investigations, readers will find timelines, investigative series, document analysis, key individuals, evidence-based reporting, and case-specific resources organized into dedicated investigative hubs. Whether examining a serial offender, a missing person case, allegations of institutional misconduct, or broader issues affecting the criminal justice system, our mission remains unchanged: to pursue factual accuracy, encourage informed discussion, and contribute to a better informed public.
Featured Investigations
Explore ACJ’s major investigative case files, long-form reporting projects, and ongoing research initiatives.
