Sarah Lyles
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0Name: 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
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