The People’s Champion | Established 2010
David B. Adams
Independent Journalist | Crime Writer
Founder & Editor
Investigating injustice. Examining evidence. Questioning institutional failures. Bringing overlooked stories into public consciousness.
From My Fingertips to the World
About the Journalist
David B. Adams is an independent journalist, crime writer, and founder and editor of The People’s Champion, an independent journalism and commentary platform established in 2010.
Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Adams brings a perspective shaped by poverty, urban life, professional investigative experience, and concern for the human consequences of institutional failures.
His published work examines criminal justice, disputed convictions, missing and exploited children, government accountability, racial inequality, civil rights, and overlooked American history.
Through interviews, examination of legal documents, case research, historical study, and editorial analysis, Adams seeks to bring meaningful scrutiny to stories that may otherwise disappear from public attention.
His independent reporting and commentary have followed criminal cases for years, including the Phylicia Simone Barnes homicide proceedings and contested convictions in Illinois.
Investigations & Selected Works
A Flower in the River
A long-running examination of the disappearance and homicide of Phylicia Simone Barnes, the criminal proceedings that followed, disputed testimony, and questions surrounding the pursuit of justice.
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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
A continuing reporting series examining the James Evans case in Illinois, including postconviction litigation, witness reliability, court records, and allegations of prosecutorial and law enforcement misconduct.
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Missing & Overlooked
Reporting and commentary on missing and vulnerable children, including Relisha Rudd and Keiosha Felix. This coverage examines institutional responses, unanswered questions, and the importance of sustained public attention.
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For the Love of Honey
A tragic story related to a hundred pound teen girl’s killing where she was shot in the back inside a Stone Mountain, Georgia apparent. Justice continues to elude the family of this promising girl.
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Areas of Reporting
Journalistic Principles
Truth over popularity. Accountability over convenience. Fairness without exception.
The People’s Champion recognizes that credible journalism requires careful examination of available evidence, responsible sourcing, openness about uncertainty, and a clear distinction between established facts, allegations, and personal interpretation.
Our independent editorial mission is to question power, examine injustice, and keep overlooked stories before the public without abandoning accuracy, fairness, or intellectual honesty.
