True Crime Newsletter: Brian Hooker release, Tyler Robinson ATF report
Brian Hooker was released from a police station in Freeport, Bahamas, on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was seen leaving alongside his attorney, Terrell A. Butler, amid an investigation regarding the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. Lynette had fallen from a dinghy into the ocean earlier this month, which raised concerns about her whereabouts. […]
Judge makes ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case public.
Ballistics Report in Charlie Kirk Case Reveals Mixed Findings A judge in Utah has recently disclosed a ballistics report related to Tyler Robinson, who is accused in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. The report confirmed that spent shell casings matched, but the bullet fragments did not definitively link to the weapon used. According to […]
Defense for Tyler Robinson requests postponement to examine evidence, argues ATF cannot link bullet to rifle.
Tyler Robinson’s Hearing Delayed Amid Evidence Review Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, have requested a delay in his preliminary hearing. They aim to examine evidence, including ballistics analysis, that could potentially support his defense strategy. Robinson’s legal team pointed out that an analysis by the Bureau […]
Defense might call an ATF agent in the Charlie Kirk murder trial regarding bullet evidence.
Defense Strategy for Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk Case Attorneys representing Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, have hinted in a recent court filing that they might call ATF agents to testify if ballistics findings yield inconclusive results that could potentially invalidate the case against Robinson. The defense cited an ATF report revealing that […]
Gun rights organizations praise Trump’s choice to head the ATF as ‘the first genuinely pro-Second Amendment nominee.’
Trump Nominates Robert Secada to Lead ATF President Trump has nominated Robert Secada, currently the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), to head the agency. This choice has been praised as a significant pro-Second Amendment selection. Secada’s nomination was submitted to Congress on Tuesday and has been referred to […]
Trump Chooses Robert Cekada to Lead ATF
On November 18, 2025, President Trump nominated Robert Secada to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). As noted on congress.gov, the Senate accepted Secada’s nomination and referred it to the Judiciary Committee. Secada has been serving as the deputy director of the ATF since earlier this year in April. The National […]
ATF dispatches specialized team to Tennessee for investigation of manufacturing plant explosion.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced that it has deployed a specialized team to investigate a significant explosion at a manufacturing facility in Tennessee, which has resulted in 18 individuals being reported missing. Officials indicated there were multiple fatalities from the blast at Accurate Energetic Systems, situated near Bucksnort, about 80 […]
Biden’s ATF Regulation on Gun Sales Cannot Be Applied to NRA Members
ATF Regulations Blocked by U.S. District Judge On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Corey L. Maze issued a ruling that effectively blocks certain ATF regulations, particularly those related to the “engaged in the business” rule. This decision appears to favor two plaintiffs, Don Butler from Talladega and David Glidewell from Ragland, as well as members of […]
Whistleblower from ATF encountered ‘threats of danger’ and ‘ongoing retaliation’ after revealing supposed wrongdoing at the agency during Biden’s administration.
Whistleblower Allegations Against ATF Officials Several whistleblowers from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agency, along with army veterans, have compared their working conditions under the Biden administration to their service in Iraq. This comparison paints a troubling picture of agency life. Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa has called for accountability for individuals involved […]
New ATF Form Allows Gun Buyers to Specify ‘Male,’ ‘Female,’ or ‘Non-Binary’
Change in ATF Firearms Transfer Form During the Biden administration, Question 14 of the Alcohol Bureau, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Firearms Transfer Form 4473 was revised to include a third option for gender—”non-binary”—in addition to “male” and “female.” This form is essential for gun buyers as it initiates the background check process necessary for […]