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For nearly a decade, American Crime Journal has produced original investigations, preserved critical records, documented complex cases, and built investigative archives that continue to inform the public long after headlines fade.
Explore ACJ’s Impact on Investigations, Media, and Public Accountability: ACJ’s Impact: A Knowledgeable and Informed Public
Why ACJ Investigates?
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. 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.
The I-65 Killer
A multi-year investigation into the Days Inn murders, confirmed victims, suspect history, DNA identification, victim timelines, composite sketches, and unresolved questions.
Case File: I-65 Killer/Days Inn Killer
The Disappearance of Karlie Guse
An ongoing investigation examining the disappearance of Karlie Guse through timelines, witness accounts, records, and evidence.
Case File: The Disappearance of Karlie Guse
Derailed: Operation Underground Railroad
A long-running investigation into Operation Underground Railroad, Tim Ballard, trafficking narratives, litigation, and accountability.
Case File: Derailed: Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.)
Collateral Damage: The Anti-Human Trafficking Industrial Complex
An examination of trafficking narratives, advocacy organizations, public incentives, survivor claims, and the anti-human trafficking industry.
Case File: Collateral Damage: The Anti-Human Trafficking Complex
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