Former NFL Player Daniel Muir and Wife Kristin Charged with Obstruction of Justice and Domestic Battery After Teenage Son's Disappearance and Re-emergence

Logansport, Indiana United States of America
Bryson found at family's home in Logansport with a black eye on July 3, investigation ongoing
Daniel Muir charged with one count of obstruction of justice and domestic battery, Kristin Muir also charged with obstruction of justice
Daniel Muir played as a defensive tackle for multiple NFL teams including Indianapolis Colts from 2007 to 2013
Former NFL player Daniel Muir and wife Kristin charged with obstruction of justice and domestic battery respectively
Police attempted to contact Daniel and Kristin Muir but were initially unsuccessful, later agreed to bring Bryson for interview but then backed out
Silver alert issued for Bryson on June 21 as he was considered missing and endangered
Teenage son Bryson, 14, missing for two weeks after last seen leaving relative's home in Ohio
Former NFL Player Daniel Muir and Wife Kristin Charged with Obstruction of Justice and Domestic Battery After Teenage Son's Disappearance and Re-emergence

Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife Kristin have been arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and domestic battery respectively, after their teenage son Bryson was found 'safe and well' at their home in Logansport, Indiana. Bryson had been missing for two weeks after being last seen leaving a relative's home in Ohio.

Daniel Muir, 40, played as a defensive tackle for multiple NFL teams including the Indianapolis Colts from 2007 to 2013. The investigation into the family began when Bryson's grandmother reported concerns of domestic battery towards him and he went missing shortly after.

Police attempted to contact Daniel and Kristin Muir but were initially unsuccessful. They later agreed to bring Bryson for an interview with investigators, but then 'backed out of that arrangement,' signaling an unwillingness to cooperate. A silver alert was issued for Bryson on June 21 as he was considered missing and endangered.

Bryson Muir is seen here in a photo released by Indiana State Police.

Indiana State Police/Facebook

On Wednesday, July 3, Bryson was found at the family's home in Logansport. A photo released by police showed the 14-year-old with a black eye. An investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 800-382-0689.

Daniel Muir was charged with one count of obstruction of justice and domestic battery. Kristin Muir was also charged with obstruction of justice.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Was there any evidence of domestic battery towards Bryson before he went missing?
  • What led to the silver alert being issued for Bryson?
  • Why did Daniel and Kristin initially refuse to cooperate with police?

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Former Indianapolis Colts player Daniel Muir arrested after missing son found safe

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Wednesday, 03 July 2024 22:57
  • Unique Points
    • Daniel Muir was arrested on charges of domestic battery and obstruction of justice.
    • Bryson Muir, Daniel Muir’s teenage son who had been missing for two weeks, was found ‘safe and well’ at the family's home in Kokomo, Indiana.
    • Kristin Muir, Bryson’s mother, was also arrested and charged with obstruction of justice.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Ex-NFL player, wife arrested amid child abuse investigation; missing 14-year-old son found safe

Fox News Media Ryan Gaydos Wednesday, 03 July 2024 22:57
  • Unique Points
    • Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife Kristin were arrested in Indiana on Wednesday amid an investigation into child abuse allegations against their 14-year-old son Bryson.
    • Daniel, Kristin and Bryson were discovered at their residence during the execution of search and arrest warrants.
    • Bryson was last seen on June 16 leaving a relative’s home in Ohio with his mother.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Missing Son of Ex-NFL Player Is Found Safe — Both Parents Taken into Custody

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Corin Cesaric Wednesday, 03 July 2024 23:00
  • Unique Points
    • Bryson Muir was found safe at his parents' home in Logansport, Ind., where investigators had previously spoken to the couple about his whereabouts.
    • Daniel Muir and Kristin Muir have been taken into custody in connection with Bryson’s disappearance. Daniel is charged with one count each of obstruction of justice and domestic battery. Kristin is charged with obstruction of justice.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No formal fallacies detected. Some inflammatory rhetoric and appeal to authority. Dichotomous depiction present.
    • . . . after “allegations of domestic battery” were made concerning him, according to a previous Indiana State Police press release.
    • Both of his parents, Daniel and Kristin Muir, have now been taken into custody in connection with the case.
    • Investigators previously visited the home and spoke with Daniel, a former NFL defensive lineman, and Kristin about the teen's whereabouts.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Former NFL player charged with domestic battery after missing teenage son found 'safe and well'

NBC News Digital Wednesday, 03 July 2024 23:00
  • Unique Points
    • Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife Kristin have been charged with obstruction of justice and domestic battery respectively after hiding their teenage son Bryson from authorities.
    • Bryson was last seen leaving his grandmother’s home in Ohio on June 16 and was reported missing on June 19.
    • Daniel Muir is a former NFL defensive tackle who played for multiple teams from 2007 to 2014 including the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Bryson Muir found; Indiana police search Logansport compound, arrest Daniel and Kristin Muir

IndyStar Jenny Porter Wednesday, 03 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Bryson Muir was last seen after visiting family in Ohio.
    • Daniel Muir played for Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Oakland Raiders besides Indianapolis Colts.
    • Search warrants were executed at a property owned by the Servant Leader’s Foundation in Logansport where Daniel, Kristin and Bryson were found.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No formal fallacies were found in the article. However, there is a slight dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. The dichotomous depiction comes from describing Daniel Muir's background as a former Indianapolis Colts player without providing any nuance or context about his performance or career beyond the basic facts of which teams he played for and when. This could potentially paint a misleading picture of him as having had a successful NFL career, which might not be entirely accurate based on the article alone. The appeal to authority comes from mentioning that other ex-NFL players have joined the Straitway Truth Ministry after denouncing Christianity, which lends credibility to the ministry but does not necessarily provide evidence for its validity or relevance to the case at hand. Despite these minor issues, the article overall avoids formal fallacies and focuses on reporting factual information about an ongoing investigation.
    • Daniel Muir formerly played for the Indianapolis Colts NFL team.
    • According to an ESPN.com biography, Washington D.C.-native Daniel Muir played defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts for four seasons, from 2008 to 2012.
    • A YouTube channel for Straitway Indiana-Goshen links to a website for the Straitway Truth Ministry.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication