This article, “The Ahmaud Arbery Murder Was Faked” by Russell Sackett, published on May 12, 2020, argues that the Ahmaud Arbery case is a staged event and a “fake hate crime” orchestrated by “intelligence” to distract from other issues and promote division. The author claims that inconsistencies in the widely reported narrative, particularly the released video, suggest the incident was faked.
The article points to several alleged anomalies:
- The video evidence: The author contends that the video of the incident does not depict the severe damage one would expect from shotgun blasts at close range, suggesting it’s staged. The way the video is cropped and panned away from is also questioned.
- The pursuit: The author argues that the video suggests Arbery was pursuing the truck, not the other way around, contradicting the mainstream narrative.
- Family connections and background: The author investigates the family of Ahmaud Arbery, particularly Jasmine Arbery, Marcus Arbery, and Evon Abeary, looking for connections to organizations and individuals they deem suspicious, such as Liberty House and its board members Kevin Casey and Tiffany Stewart Crittenden, suggesting a possible military link to the “hoax.” The author also questions the educational choices of Marcus Arbery, suggesting it’s inconsistent with being impoverished.
- Actor involvement: The author speculates that Ahmaud Arbery is an actor, possibly a “military actor,” and that his name and connections to individuals with Muslim-sounding names point to a connection with the “Nation of Islam,” which the author claims is an “Intel project” designed to promote “race wars.” The author also draws parallels to other alleged fake events and individuals, including Rashad Khalifa, Ahmad Rashad, Muzaffar Ahmad, and the Ahmadiyya community.
- Location: Brunswick, GA, the location of the incident, is highlighted as being home to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, a part of the US Department of Homeland Security, which the author believes would be a convenient location for an “intelligence”-orchestrated hoax. Jekyll Island is also mentioned as a “spooky place.”
- The Memorial Run: The article critiques a memorial run of 2.23 miles to honor Arbery, organized by individuals and possibly promoted by entities like Facebook and Change.org. The number 2.23 is linked to the alleged date of the slaying and then speculatively to “322,” which the author associates with Skull and Bones.
- Sha Cage: The author scrutinizes Sha Cage, an individual interviewed in an MPR piece, linking her past work with Intermedia Arts to “Modern Art and activism,” which the author interprets as “Intel operations disguised as culture.” Intermedia Arts’ alleged bankruptcy is also questioned. Sha Cage’s attendance at Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School is also noted, which the author labels a “spook-feeder” school, referencing the death of basketball player Ben “Benji” Wilson as another potentially faked event.
- NBA and Actors: The article makes broad claims about “spook activity” within the NBA, mentioning Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neill, and Jason Collins, the latter of whom is accused of promoting the Matthew Shepard murder. The author also mentions the movie “Benji: The True Story of a Dream Cut Short” as a potential “red flag” due to the intelligence community’s alleged tendency to reference past fakes in new projects. The directors of this movie, Coodie (Clarence Simmons, Jr.) and Chike Ozah, are also investigated. Chike Ozah’s attendance at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is noted, with the author labeling it a “big spook school” with notable alumni like Shepard Fairey, Seth MacFarlane, Heather Henson, Gus Van Sant, Martin Mull, and James Franco. The author also connects Coodie and Chike Ozah to Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Jay-Z.
- Anthony Robinson: Another individual interviewed by MPR, Anthony Robinson, is presented as a “plant.” His claim of experiencing discrimination while running is questioned. His employment at General Dynamics Corporation is highlighted.
- Akeem Baker and Richard Fausset: Akeem Baker, described as a friend of Arbery, is credited with starting the Irunwithmaud meme. The author dismisses an New York Times article about Baker and Arbery by Richard Fausset as “blatant, transparent propaganda.” Fausset’s past reporting on the Charleston shooting, El Chapo, and the 2016 presidential elections is framed as evidence of his involvement in “intelligence” projects. The author also notes the existence of another Richard Faussett who also worked for the New York Times.
- Rafeal Baker, Jr.: A picture of Akeem Baker and Arbery at a graduation party for Rafeal Baker, Jr. is presented as further evidence. Rafeal Baker’s employment at the National Institutes of Health is linked back to the “corona hoax.”
- Gregory and Travis McMichael: The alleged perpetrators, Gregory and Travis McMichael, are identified. Gregory McMichael’s past employment with the District Attorney’s office and Glynn County Police is presented as definitive proof that the event was faked, suggesting an ordered “stand-down” from higher authorities. The author questions why a local attorney would give the video to WGIG instead of turning it over to the police.
- George Barnhill: District Attorney George Barnhill is accused of lying about Arbery being on surveillance video and the owner of the construction site contradicting the claim of theft. Barnhill’s recusal due to his son working for the District Attorney’s office is also noted.
- Jackie Johnson and Tom Durden: Glynn Co. DA Jackie Johnson and prosecuting attorney Tom Durden are mentioned in relation to the case’s handling. The case is said to have passed through George Barnhill and then to Tom Durden before eventually being handled by Joyette M. Holmes.
- Autopsy Report and SPLC: The article discusses an “autopsy” report indicating Arbery was hit by three shotgun blasts, which the author claims contradicts the video. The involvement of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), demanding hate crime charges, is seen as another “nail in this coffn.” State Attorney General Chris Carr’s request for federal authorities to investigate the case handling is interpreted as a way to prolong the distraction.
- Court Proceedings: The author questions the appearance of Gregory and Travis McMichael in court videos, stating that no video is allowed during actual court proceedings, referencing the Manson, OJ Simpson, and USA Gymnastics cases as precedents.
The article concludes by asserting that there are no actual charges being filed, despite reports, and presents links to videos of the McMichaels in court as evidence. The author’s footnotes detail extensive alleged connections of the Fausset family to the British peerage, implying a deep-rooted conspiracy.