I use emerging techniques to uncover and analyze open source information. I primarily focus on visual evidence, which can include videos and photos from social media, security camera footage and satellite imagery. I also utilize the approaches of a traditional investigative journalist — interviewing experts, knocking on doors and gathering evidence directly from sources.
Much of my work has been reporting on conflict and human rights, from police killings during traffic stops to airstrikes in Gaza to forced labor in China.
Before joining The Times in 2019, I worked as a researcher with the Human Rights Center at Berkeley Law. In that work, I used similar methods as I do in my reporting now, investigating the sale of French arms to Egypt and torture by security forces in Cameroon. I also freelanced with the investigative collective Bellingcat, documenting airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
I have a degree in sociology and media studies from the University of California, Berkeley. I live in Brooklyn, but home is Austin, Texas.
As a Times journalist, I adhere to the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook.
My work centers heavily on accountability. I collect and assess independent evidence to investigate the truth, rather than relying only on the statements of those in power. I strive to be accurate and empathetic in my work. I frequently speak with people about personal tragedies and trauma, and my priority is to approach that work with sensitivity. Because my work often involves utilizing emerging digital techniques and data sources, I also look to uphold ethical standards regarding the use of these new methods.
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People at the rally in Pennsylvania pointed to the suspected shooter two minutes before gunfire rang out, according to an analysis by The New York Times.
By David Botti, Malachy Browne, Haley Willis, Riley Mellen and Dmitriy Khavin
Israel said it took care to avoid harming civilians when it targeted two Hamas fighters. An investigation shows civilian casualties were almost inevitable.
By Bilal Shbair, Iyad Abuheweila, Neil Collier, Cassandra Vinograd, Christiaan Triebert and Lauren Leatherby
A radar facility more than 1,100 miles into Russia was damaged, satellite imagery showed. The attacks have drawn concern from U.S. officials.
By Maria Varenikova
A Times visual analysis found that munition debris filmed at the scene was remnants of a GBU-39, a bomb designed and manufactured in the United States.
By Robin Stein, Christiaan Triebert and Haley Willis
This was featured in live coverage.
By Haley Willis, Robin Stein, Ainara Tiefenthäler, Natalie Reneau, Aaron Byrd and Anushka Patil
Visual evidence and internal communications obtained by The Times show six aid groups based in Western countries, including Israel’s strongest allies, had humanitarian sites hit by Israeli strikes, even after the locations were shared with the I.D.F.
By Haley Willis, Robin Stein, Ainara Tiefenthäler, Natalie Reneau, Aaron Byrd and Anushka Patil
This was featured in live coverage.
By Aric Toler, Haley Willis and Neil Collier
This was featured in live coverage.
By Aric Toler, Robin Stein, Haley Willis and Ainara Tiefenthäler
The Israeli military released a heavily edited video to deflect blame, but the footage did little to clear up what led to mass casualties as people crowded around food aid trucks in northern Gaza.
By Aric Toler, Robin Stein, Haley Willis and Ainara Tiefenthäler
Mapping the area where scores of people were killed and injured as a convoy of trucks tried to deliver aid to northern Gaza.
By Leanne Abraham, Lazaro Gamio, Elena Shao, Aric Toler and Haley Willis
