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Five-Year Hunt: Investigator Rescues Lucy from Dark Web

2/18/2026

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Investigator Greg Squire and his U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations team faced challenges rescuing Lucy after her images circulated on the dark web.
Squire's team found clues to Lucy's location hidden in plain sight, despite the abuser's attempts to conceal identity.
A BBC World Service team documented Squire's five-year effort, showing how units in Portugal, Brazil, and Russia solve cases by spotting small details in images and chat forums.

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Investigator Greg Squire and his U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations team faced challenges rescuing Lucy after her images circulated on the dark web.
Squire's team found clues to Lucy's location hidden in plain sight, despite the abuser's attempts to conceal identity.
A BBC World Service team documented Squire's five-year effort, showing how units in Portugal, Brazil, and Russia solve cases by spotting small details in images and chat forums.