If you need clarity, proof, or answers in a digital situation, I help you get them, fast, accurate, and legally defensible.
Clients hire me when they need to verify evidence, identify who’s really behind an online identity, or understand exactly what happened in a digital incident.
With 20+ years of investigative experience in both the public and private sector, and certifications in digital forensic analysis, digital forensics, and security (GCFA, GCFE, CISSP, CISM), I provide investigations that hold up under scrutiny.
What I deliver:
• Evidence verification to confirm whether files, emails, documents, or messages are authentic or manipulated
• Deep OSINT investigations that reveal hidden links, patterns, identities, and digital footprints
• Digital forensic investigation and compromise analysis that explain the “what, how, and who” behind an event
• Court-ready forensic reports built on proper chain-of-custody and clear, defensible methodology
• Online identity investigation when you need to know who is behind an account or digital activity
All work is done legally, ethically, and confidentially.
If you need reliable answers, verified evidence, and a specialist who can translate complex digital findings into clear conclusions, I deliver exactly that.
Digital Forensics
Data Analysis
Security Analysis
Information Security
System Security
Cybersecurity Management
Incident Management
Data Protection
Due Diligence
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cybersecurity Monitoring
Investigative Reporting
Abdul S.
Multan, Pakistan
$6/hr
5.0
16 jobs
I help YouTube channels, journalists, and agencies find original bodycam, dashcam, and 911 footage through professional FOIA requests and verified case research.
With hands-on experience in the true crime niche, I specialize in identifying high-engagement cases, sourcing reliable articles, and handling the full FOIA process—from request submission to follow-ups with police departments.
🔍 What I can do for you:
Submit FOIA/Public Records requests (bodycam, dashcam, 911 audio)
Find and verify true crime cases (2019–2026)
Provide complete case details (suspect, location, department, sources)
Track requests and manage communication with departments
Deliver organized, ready-to-use data for content production
💼 Additional Support:
Data Entry (Excel, Google Sheets)
Web Research & Lead Generation
Email & CRM Management
🎯 Why clients choose me:
Niche expertise in bodycam/true crime content
Accurate, well-organized data
Fast turnaround & clear communication
Experience with both free and paid FOIA requests
If you need someone who understands both research + content workflow, I’m ready to support your project.
Data Entry
Legal
B2B Lead Generation
Data Processing
2D Drafting
Web Scraping
Transaction Data Entry
Email Management
Natalie S.
Klickitat, Washington
$65/hr
5.0
31 jobs
Need to uncover hidden truths, produce research reports or craft compelling nonfiction narratives that move people? I'm Natalie, an award-winning investigative journalist and OSINT researcher with over 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 and a PBS documentary credit. I deliver thorough research, careful documentation and nuanced stories that expose, inform, and inspire action.
🕵️♀️ 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔
🔍 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭-𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
Find the truth, verify information, request public records (FOIAs), and provide thorough, accurate insights for your projects.
🗂️ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓)
Use legal and ethical practices to map digital footprints, analyze social media, conduct due diligence, track down elusive data, and connect critical dots others miss.
📚 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Craft compelling, clear, and nuanced nonfiction narratives that engage and inform your audience.
🌳 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 & 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡
Trace family histories and reconstruct little-known historical events with deep, sensitive research.
✍️ 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
Polish your writing with meticulous editing to ensure clarity, coherence, and professional quality.
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🌟 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬 🌟
❝ Would hire Natalie again – professional, responsive, anticipates challenges and raises them far enough in advance for thoughtful review of options. Very happy with the end result. ❞
– Wade C.
❝ It’s hard to overstate the value that Natalie St. John has brought to one of the most complex and ambitious writing projects I’ve undertaken...❞
❝ For the past five years, Natalie has served as the lead investigative journalist on a comprehensive book project ... This work has required an extraordinary level of commitment, skill, and intellectual rigor—and Natalie has exceeded expectations at every turn. ❞
❝ Natalie is a top-notch investigative journalist, capable of navigating complex subject matter with clarity, precision, and deep insight. Her writing is consistently clear, concise, and exceptionally well-organized, no matter how complex the topic or how dense the source material. ❞
❝ ... I found Natalie to be consistently dependable, communicative, and intellectually curious. She worked independently while remaining highly responsive to feedback and willing to adjust the course as needed. Her journalistic instincts are superb, and her ethical standards are impeccable... ❞
❝ She is particularly well-suited for projects that demand depth, storytelling acumen, and the ability to manage and interpret large volumes of complex data. Natalie is more than a freelancer, she is a creative partner, a relentless researcher, and a gifted writer. ❞
❝ Any client would be lucky to have her on their team. ❞
– Lynn W.
❝ Natalie is a real world professional investigative journalist and provided professional results!
She gave me some great insights that I would not have thought of myself and pointed me in the right direction when I was veering off course. She over-delivered on the project and exceeded expectations. A+! Hire her NOW! ❞
– Client
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➤ 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥
Need expert investigative journalism, research, OSINT investigations or nonfiction writing? 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and let’s bring your story or project to life with clarity and impact.
I typically respond within 6 hours and am ready for your challenging assignments.
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🕵️♀️ 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques (Google dorking, reverse image searches, geolocation, social media profiling, Maltego, Nexis, PACER, Shodan, Intelligence X, etc.)
• Public Records Retrieval (FOIA requests)
• Fact-Checking
𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
• Ghostwriting
• Nonfiction & Narrative Writing
• Proofreading & Copyediting
• Developmental & Line Editing
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 & 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬
• Data Collection & Synthesis
• Historical & Genealogical Research
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• Client Communication
• Interviewing
𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• Report Preparation
• Evidence gathering
• Material Organization
Investigative Journalism, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Research, Fact-Checking, Genealogy Research, Due Diligence, Data Analysis, Ghostwriting, Nonfiction Writing, Reports, White Papers, Editing
Fact-Checking
Nonfiction
Genealogy
Proofreading
Research Papers
Topic Research
Company Research
Domain Name Research
Open Source
Business Intelligence
Social Media Audit
Property Title
Probate
Investigative Reporting
Journalism
Online Presence Review
Editing & Proofreading
Copy Editing
Ghostwriting
Report Writing
Muhammad M.
Multan, Pakistan
$7/hr
5.0
43 jobs
👉 4+ Years of Research & Data Experience
👉 10,000+ Public Record & FOIA Requests Managed
👉 Specialized in Police Bodycam & Dashcam Footage
👉 Reliable Long-Term Support for True Crime Creators
Hello! I’m Manam. I help True Crime YouTubers, documentary producers, and legal teams source authentic police bodycam, dashcam, and case records through strategic FOIA requests across the United States.
With hands-on experience handling public record departments nationwide, I manage the complete process — from identifying strong cases to submitting requests, tracking follow-ups, organizing footage, and maintaining detailed spreadsheets for content production.
If you need verified footage and organized case materials without delays or confusion — I’m here to help.
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:
📌 FOIA Requests & Public Records Submission
📌 Police Bodycam & Dashcam Footage Research
📌 Communication with Police & Sheriff Departments
📌 Case Tracking Sheets & Organized Documentation
📌 Interview Transcripts & 911 Call Requests
📌 Evidence & File Management for YouTube Production
📌 Lead Generation & Online Investigation
📌 Data Entry (Excel, Google Sheets, CRM Systems)
📌 Virtual Assistance & Administrative Support
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵:
- True Crime YouTube Channels
- Legal Teams & Case Researchers
- Documentary Producers
- Independent Journalists & Media Teams
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀:
* Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
* Trello & Data Management Systems
* Professional Email Communication
* FOIA Portals & Public Records Platforms
* AI & Research Tools
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✔ Managed hundreds of nationwide FOIA submissions
✔ Delivered organized footage for monetized True Crime channels
✔ Experienced in tracking multi-state public record requests
✔ Strong follow-up system to avoid delays
✔ Daily communication & structured reporting
My profile may not show everything I can do — but my work will.
If you're building consistent True Crime content and need a reliable research partner behind the scenes, send me a message. Let’s build something long-term and professional.
— Manam
True Crime
Legal Research
Content Research
Virtual Assistance
Data Entry
Topic Research
Requestor
YouTube Video
Footage-Based Video
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Lead Generation
Email Marketing
Google Sheets
Rachelle D.
Bloomfield Township, Michigan
$125/hr
5.0
39 jobs
Hello! I am a Professional Licensed, bonded and insured Private Investigator. I offer a wide range services.
Law Firm Investigator: I will provide you with any supportive evidence ethically and with due diligence with full confidentiality.
I offer skip tracing services: using the best accurate information using my licensed software and tools
Experience researcher: Property Management- Address locates, names, email's, phone number's and contacts. Extensive detail and data collection.
Heir locates- asset locations and property location- people finder - legal research
Expert: Social Media Investigator-Very detailed and ethical. I am an expert in background checks and investigative evidence research. I will make sure to help you get the job done. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Investigative Niches: Can do a full (Only ethical) and surface web search by email, phone number, SSN, name, and address. Verify a person, Address Verification. Document Verification, Fraud Prevention, and Risk Mitigation. Hire me for stealth investigation.
I work as an Expert Investigator for Oakland and Macomb County Criminal Defense.
Some of my skills:
Forensic Criminal Profiling-Forensic Criminal Behavior - Forensic Social Media Analyst, Photo Forensic Expert - Interviews - Fraud - Criminal Behavior - Crime Scene Analyst - Law Assistant/Gather evidence for court- OSINT Researcher - Data Scrapper - Dark Web-Skip Tracer - Criminal Records Check - Data Mining Researcher - Social Media Investigator - Fact Checker - Background Check Specialist - Location Tracking - News Researcher - Phone Number Search - Phone Finder- Address Finder - Open Source Intelligence - Property Search - Risk Management- Business Investigations-Private Investigator -
About me: I graduated from Ferris State University with a Summa Cum Laude Honor Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. I am also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. I have worked within the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in the warrants department and have overseen many cases for reviews. This experience gave me full access to understand Michigan Criminal Law, the county's standards, and guidelines for the charging of crimes. I have gained access to many court cases and is familiar with the daily operations, and procedures of the criminal justice system. I am driven to uncover the truth.
I am also a member of the MCPI (Michigan Counsel Private Investigators). My passion and desire is to serve and protect you through private investigations.
My Speciality Niche: Finding People.
Private Investigations- AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO DARK WEB - (AUTHORIZED ACCESS REQUIRED) **LICENSED PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR ACCESS ONLY **
-I have the software and the access! I use IRB, Delvepoint, TLO and Lexis Nexis Accurint. For Speed and collected critical information to help solve complex cases and ensure security.
I look forward to working with you soon!
Data Analysis
Communications
Criminal Law
Fact-Checking
Open Source
Critical Thinking Skills
Information Retrieval
Research Summary
Legal Assistance
Data Mining
Social Media Content
Ediscovery
Crime
Legal Research
Law Enforcement Software
Abeera Ilyas S.
Multan, Pakistan
$8/hr
5.0
30 jobs
🟢 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰! 𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 & 𝐅𝐎𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, who knows how to navigate government systems, request public records efficiently, and deliver actionable insights? With proven expertise in filing and tracking Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, I help law firms, journalists, researchers, and advocacy groups access the information they need—accurately, legally, and on time.
🔍 What I Offer:
Filing FOIA requests with federal, state, and local agencies
Tracking and following up on requests to ensure timely responses
Reviewing and analyzing released documents for key insights
Drafting appeals for denials or redactions
Researching public records, court documents, and regulatory filings
Experience with agencies such as the DOJ, FBI, ICE, EPA, and more
🛠 Tools & Skills:
FOIA.gov, state portals, PACER, SEC EDGAR
Legal and investigative research
Document management and redaction analysis
Strong understanding of government procedures and exemptions
📌 Why Work With Me:
Timely, professional communication
100% confidentiality and accuracy
Deep knowledge of FOIA laws and public records processes
Flexible to your needs—single requests or long-term projects
Whether you're investigating a case, writing an article, or seeking transparency, I provide clear, dependable, and efficient FOIA research tailored to your goals.
Regards,
Abeera I.
True Crime
Footage-Based Video
Virtual Assistance
Data Entry
Market Research
YouTube
YouTube Automation
Crime
Video Editing
Research & Strategy
Online Research
Data Collection
Microsoft Word
Data Mining
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