Sarah Lyles

Intro Name: Sarah Elaine Lyles Alias(es): None publicly known Age: 34 DOB: March 9, 1991 Nationality: American Place of Birth: Bar Harbor, Maine, USA Current Residence: Brooklyn, New York (known); frequent domestic travel Occupation: • Primary: Investigative Journalist • Secondary: Host/Producer of “Beneath the Silence”, a critically acclaimed true crime podcast ranked in the top 10 across multiple platforms • Former freelance contributor to The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian Education: • B.A. in Journalism, Boston University • Minor: Criminal Psychology • Investigative journalism fellowship recipient – Columbia Journalism Review (2016) Skills & Competencies: • Advanced research and interrogation techniques • Audio production & digital storytelling • Surveillance awareness & digital security practices • High emotional intelligence; persuasive under pressure • Fluent in English; conversational in Spanish Notable Investigations: • “The Hollow Church”: Exposed a long-standing abuse cover-up in a Midwestern religious sect (2021) • “Red Line”: Investigated corruption within a city transit authority leading to multiple indictments (2019) • “Cold Ember” (Podcast Season 3): Reopened a 1994 missing persons case in rural Georgia; FBI later involved Psychological Profile: Highly intelligent and self-directed. Exhibits obsessive tendencies when on a case, often at the expense of personal relationships. Trust issues noted, though likely rooted in past trauma. Strong moral compass, though known to bend rules for a perceived greater good. Known Associates: Dr. Liam Corwin – Forensic psychologist, recurring podcast guest Eden Ramos – Podcast editor & tech lead Detective Marcus Rho (NYPD, Homicide) – Unofficial source; rumored personal history