Dark web investigator uses brick pattern to locate and rescue abused child
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colinprince
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Summary
A dark web investigator identified a specific type of brick in a bedroom wall behind an abused 12-year-old girl, which helped locate and rescue her. The investigator, John Harp, was disturbed that the victim was similar in age to his own daughter and has struggled with mental health due to his work, but feels honored to make a difference. The victim, now an adult, expressed gratitude for the rescue.
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John Harp was able to identify the type of brick in the wall shown behind Lucy Squire at his home in New Hampshire - he found it very disturbing that Lucy was a similar age to his own daughter
Squire has struggled with his mental health as a result of his work
"I feel honoured to be part of the team that can make a difference," says Squire
Lucy (left), now an adult, told Squire she had been praying help would come
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