DAN MUIR BACK IN COURT

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THE MUIR FAMILY VERSUS THE UNITED STATESS WILL BECOME A LAWSUIT DUE TO THE VIOLATION OF SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE

BY SNN.BZ STAFF

The Disappearance of Bryson Muir: A Complex Legal Saga

In the quiet town of Logansport, Indiana, a family’s life took a dramatic turn when their 14-year-old son, Bryson Muir, went missing. The unfolding events revealed a web of secrecy, uncooperative behavior, and startling revelations. Bryson Muir is the son of former football player, Daniel Muir. Muir and his wife chose to hide their teenaged adolescent (who had already been seen by his grandmother) with a blackeye from the public.

The American government does not appreciate it when a religious group separates its members from society. However, whether we believe this organization is right or wrong just doesn’t matter. We may not believe in this organization or appreciate its methods but it has the same rights that any other Fundamentalist Christian or Orthodox religion has.

This case will become a serious church vs state lawsuit because whether the government or the public likes or approves of the Muir family’s religious choice – does not really matter. Any religious group has the right to distinguish themselves from the rest of society as many other fundamentalist religious groups do.



The Missing Boy is Bryson Muir, a teenager with his whole life ahead of him, vanished without a trace. Bryson’s parents, Daniel Muir (a former Indianapolis Colts player) and Kristen Muir, were at the center of the investigation.

The parents lack of cooperation brought law enforcement further into the case and increased the detective’s interest since they already had a Child Protective Services Report on that same compound with the name of another child. This property was not new to the authorities.


Indianapolis Metropolitan Police brought a SWAT team to the location to gain entry to the compound

Indiana State Police (ISP) executed a search and arrest warrant at the Muir family’s home. During the raid, Bryson Muir was found safe and well. His whereabouts had remained a mystery until that time.

The judge handling the case took a stern stance against the Muir parents due to their lack of cooperation with authorities that had been trying to do a “wellness check” on the child since his grandmother had asked for help finding her grandson. She too found Daniel Muir and Kristin uncooperative.

Shockingly, Daniel Muir had not disclosed crucial information to the authorities. The Legal Implications are that both parent’s refusal to identify the whereabouts of the 14 year old is one of the reasons behind why the judge decided to deny bail. That lack of cooperation underscored the severity of the situation.

Daniel Muir and Kristin Muir arrested for not cooperating with police when questioned about the child’s disappearance.

The Muir parents’ actions—whether out of fear, desperation, or other motives—had serious consequences. The court demanded transparency and full cooperation moving forward.

The Bryson Muir case remains a complex legal saga, with layers of secrecy, family dynamics, and law enforcement efforts. As the investigation continues, the truth behind Bryson’s disappearance and the circumstances leading up to it will unfold in court.

Concerned family members reported the adolescent’s disappearance, sparking a frantic search by local authorities.

Both Daniel Muir and Kristen Muir were denied bail (bond) by the court. The reason? Their lack of cooperation during the search for their missing son. The father failed to mention that he had given his son a serious black eye, raising questions about potential abuse.

Furthermore, Daniel had hidden Bryson on the compound, intentionally evading police efforts to locate the child in order to examine his bruises. The Muir family’s uncooperative behavior, hidden truths, and the judge’s refusal to grant bail have turned this missing person case into a gripping legal drama. The search for answers continues, and justice hangs in the balance. 


Giving a child a black eye to this extent surpasses corporal punishment. This is hard core physical abuse.

This event seems an ideological confrontation between church and state. Daniel Muir is one of the leaders of the Straitway Truth Church. Charles Dowell is the pastor of Straitway Truth, a religious ministry based in Lafayette, Tennessee. Here are some key points about Straitway Truth and Pastor Charles Dowell:

Straitway Truth:

  • Straitway Truth is a truth, healing, and deliverance ministry that operates under the guidance of YHWH (Elohim).
  • The ministry provides support, teachings, and resources to those who have the eyes to see and the ears to hear.
  • Led by the Holy Spirit, Straitway Truth aims to be a light to others.
  • Unlike many organizations, it is fully self-supported and does not carry the restriction of the 501c3 classification.
  • The ministry emphasizes the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit and understanding its role in both the old and new testaments.
  • Hebrew Israelism is a belief system associated with Straitway Truth, which claims a lineage connection between African Americans and the biblical Israelites.

Pastor Charles Dowell:

  • Pastor Dowell is a Jeremiah 3:15 Pastor, emphasizing life-changing truth and deliverance.
  • He leads the Straitway Truth Ministry and shares teachings through live streams on platforms like YouTube.
  • His ministry focuses on obedience to Yah (God) and Jesus the Christ, emphasizing commandment keeping and spiritual growth.

Straitway Truth is a religious ministry that promotes a life of separation from mainstream society, advocating for a return to biblical laws and commandments as they interpret them.


CHARLES DOWELL JR. HEAD PASTOR OF STRAITWAY
COREY PHILIPS COMMUNITY HEAD
PASTOR & GOSHEN COMMUNITY HEAD
DOUG BECKER HEAD ELDER


  • You can explore Pastor Dowell’s photos on the Straightway Truth Facebook Page. The page features tagged photos and albums related to the ministry and its activities.

Their website is located at: https://www.straitway.com/ and they have already put out a YouTube video in support of Daniel Muir and his wife Kristian Muir. We have uploaded the video stating the church leader’s support of the Muir family’s actions regarding their adolescent son on our server because we do not know if YouTube might take it down.