Case 001 • The Riverbend Timeline
Active
Missing Persons
OSINT
Geo
Reconstructing last-known movements using phone metadata, public cameras, and witness corroboration.
The Truth Directive is a digital investigations team using open-source intelligence, public records, and data-driven analysis to bring clarity to missing persons and cold cases — in coordination with families and law enforcement.
Who We Are
Independent, ethics-first digital investigators working with families and law enforcement to surface facts, not theories.
We publish only what we can verify. Every claim must have documentation, corroboration, or a clearly marked hypothesis.
We coordinate with families to avoid harm, re-traumatization, or rumor amplification. Consent and dignity are non-negotiable.
We protect sensitive information, follow chain-of-custody on files, and honor legal boundaries in all jurisdictions.
Each episode includes references, timelines, and methods so the public can evaluate findings for themselves.
We prioritize OSINT, public records, maps, and digital forensics. Fieldwork is coordinated through authorized agencies.
If we get something wrong, we correct it quickly, visibly, and without excuses.
How We Work
Modern research meets careful verification. We combine human expertise with software to surface signal from noise.
Ongoing Work
We share what we can without risking active processes or privacy. Families first. Hype never.
Reconstructing last-known movements using phone metadata, public cameras, and witness corroboration.
A 1990s disappearance with newly released records. Diffing redactions reveals leads previously unseen.
Comparative analysis across regional reports to surface a repeating MO in weekend disappearances.
People
A unified task force model — everyone collaborates on every case, each with a clear duty.
Standards
Respect for families, deference to law enforcement, and restraint in publishing are built into our operating DNA.
Collaborate
We welcome contact from families, law enforcement, journalists, and conscientious citizens.
For official inquiries, request a private briefing. We can share public-sourced summaries, timelines, and methodology notes.
We triage messages weekly. If you’re a family member or agency contact, include “Family” or “Agency” in the subject for priority routing.