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Investigative reporting methods

Methods used by investigative reporters to verify audio and genetic claims

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Jan 13, 2026
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How has Lisa Noelle Volden documented and verified the primary source materials she published related to Riley’s testimony?

Lisa Noelle Voldeng published what she describes as raw, unredacted victim testimony from Sascha (Sascha/Sasha) Riley by posting audio to her Substack and using that material as the basis for a public...

Jan 14, 2026

What methods do investigative reporters use to authenticate viral audio testimonies and associated genealogy claims?

Investigative reporters combine technical forensic work, archival research and transparent sourcing: they first treat viral audio as evidence to be transcribed and forensically examined for manipulati...