An investigation into one of the anti-trafficking movement’s most widely repeated survivor narratives raises questions about verification, evidence, and media accountability

For years, Elizabeth Frazier’s claims of childhood sex trafficking were repeated by media outlets, podcasts, advocacy organizations, and anti-trafficking groups with little apparent scrutiny. In this video investigation, journalist Lynn Packer examines the allegations, the evidence supporting them, and the questions that remained unanswered. For the first time, Frazier’s parents publicly respond to the accusations and offer their account of the story.

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Editor’s Note:
Lynn Packer is an award-winning investigative journalist, legal consultant, and author of “Lying for the Lord: The Paul H. Dunn Stories.” A graduate of Utah State University with a degree in broadcast journalism, Packer served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970, where he worked as a television news anchor and producer for the Armed Forces Vietnam Network (AFVN) in Quang Tri. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.

Following his military service, Packer spent 15 years as an investigative reporter for KSL Television News in Salt Lake City and later taught journalism as an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University and the University of Dortmund. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for rigorous reporting, meticulous documentation, and a commitment to pursuing facts wherever they lead.

American Crime Journal extends its gratitude to Mr. Packer for his military service, his decades-long contributions to investigative journalism, and his unwavering dedication to truth, accountability, and the public interest.

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