A widely promoted trafficking narrative is subjected to independent scrutiny as records, family testimony, and unanswered questions challenge claims repeated by media outlets and advocacy…

Operation Underground Railroad claimed seven Venezuelan women rescued from trafficking completed college degrees and celebrated with a university graduation ceremony. This investigation examines the rescue…

With investigators citing a “cascade of evidence and witnesses,” the criminal investigation into Operation Underground Railroad widens as former insiders, federal authorities, and longtime associates…

Operation Underground Railroad touted its relationship with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation as proof of its legitimacy. This investigation examines how the partnership unraveled, why Ed…

One of Utah’s largest multi-level marketing companies helped elevate Operation Underground Railroad’s credibility and reach. As questions surrounding O.U.R. intensified, the partnership became a growing…

An examination of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ relationship with Operation Underground Railroad and the accountability questions surrounding the organization Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes…

As Operation Underground Railroad grew into one of America’s most recognizable anti-trafficking organizations, questions emerged about fundraising claims, statistics, rescue narratives, and public representations Editor’s…

An examination of how Operation Underground Railroad evolved from a proposed reality television concept into one of the most influential anti-trafficking organizations in America A…

Examining misinformation, online vigilantism, statement analysis, and the growing disconnect between internet narratives and the facts surrounding Karlie Guse’s disappearance Throughout my coverage of Karlie…

The search for Karlie did not end when law enforcement stood down. For volunteers in Bishop, it was only beginning My introduction to Karlie Guse’s…