Where is Bryson Muir? What is the Servant Leader Foundation? What we know

Lina Portman5 days ago

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Indiana police say they and the Department of Children's Services have been in communication with the parents of missing Logansport teen Bryson Muir; but he is still considered missing and endangered.

Officials visited the Muirs' home on the property of an organization called the Servant Leader's Foundation, but Bryson, 14, was not seen, according to a news release. After agreeing to meet with officials and bring their son Friday, his parents backed out of their plans, the release said.

Previously: Silver Alert issued for missing Logansport teen after parents back out of arranged meeting, ISP says

Here's what we know and what you can do to help.

How long has Bryson Muir been missing?

Bryson Muir has been missing since Sunday June 16.

Silver Alert Issued for Bryson Muir

A statewide Silver Alert for a lost or missing person was issued for the teen at 2:11 p.m. Friday, June 28.

Who are Bryson Muir's parents?

Bryson's parents, Daniel and Kristin Muir, live in Logansport, Indiana, according to police. Daniel previously played for the NFL team the Indianapolis Colts.

When did Daniel Muir play for the Colts?

According to an ESPN.com biography, Daniel Muir, a Washington, D.C. native, played defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts for four seasons, from 2008 to 2012. Before that, he reportedly played for the Green Bay Packers for a season (2007-2008). He played for the New York Jets in 2012-2013 and the Oakland Raiders in 2013-2014, according to the profile.

According to the Martinsville Reporter-Times, after retiring, Daniel Muir became involved with Sports World Inc. The Indianapolis organization is made up of retired athletes who give motivational speeches.

In 2017, he spoke at an event hosted by Faith Church near Martinsville, Indiana. A Reporter-Times reporter who covered the event said he spoke about how God changed his life after he survived a car accident.

“It’s about encouraging kids to make good choices,” Muir said at the time. “And we talk about our good choices and our bad choices — hoping to steer them away from the bad ones and get them chasing the good ones.”

Are Bryson Muir's parents cooperating with the investigation?

Two days after Bryson's disappearance, Cass County DCS workers contacted Indiana State Police regarding allegations of abuse on Bryson Muir. The domestic battery allegedly occurred inside the boy's home in the 1700 block of West U.S. Highway 24 in Logansport, a property owned by a group called Servant Leader's Foundation. In a photo provided to media, the boy appeared to have a black, swollen eye.

Authorities said they contacted the parents, who began “showing signs of cooperation.” On Friday, they said the Muirs had agreed to bring him in at noon to meet with ISP investigators; but by 11 a.m., they backed out, “indicating an unwillingness to cooperate,” according to an ISP statement.

Teen rescued from 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

Police said Bryson Muir moved out of a family member's home in a white suburb of Ohio in 2015, which is believed to be owned by the Servant Leader's Foundation.

“Shortly after leaving that residence, that vehicle was stopped by the Garfield Heights (OH) Police Department,” the statement said, “but Bryson was not inside.”

What is the Servant Leader Foundation?

Cass County ISP and DCS said in a news release that Daniel and Kristin Muir's home is on the Servant Leader's Foundation property in Logansport.

A 5.63-acre parcel of land owned by the Servant Leader's Foundation is listed in Cass County property records. The organization itself has an address for a box at a listed UPS store.

According to property records, Daniel Muir purchased the land in 2020 and the Servant Leader's Foundation took ownership in 2023. A snapshot of the property in county land records shows several structures at the address.

Fox59 reporter Angela Ganote said earlier this week on her Facebook page that their team visited the Logansport property. She said the sign outside said “Welcome to Straitway Indiana-Goshen.”

What is the strait?

A YouTube channel for Straitway Indiana-Goshen links to a website for Straitway Truth Ministry. The site's welcome message states that the group is “entirely autonomous and does not have the restriction of 501c3 classification,” a reference to the nonprofit code.

A page with additional information about the ministry states: “We are a nation of Hebrew Israelites (translated in the KJV as Jews) who are commandment keepers, obedient to Yah (God) and our savior, Jesus the Christ. We are blessed with a dynamic deliverance ministry and life-changing truth from a true pastor from Jeremiah 3:15. »

According to an online Bible reference, in the King James Version, Jeremiah 3:15 says, “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will shepherd you with knowledge and understanding. »

The site includes religious messages and other related content. Videos on the site show Pastor Charles Dowell. He also appears in videos that appeared publicly on Daniel Muir's Facebook page as early as Friday night.

Sports Illustrated reported in 2020 that other former NFL players, including former Packers star Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, had also become members of the Straitway Truth Ministry after “denouncing Christianity.”

What does Bryson Muir look like? What did he wear?

According to the Silver Alert, Bryson is a 14-year-old black male. He is 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing an orange Under Armour shirt and jeans.

Who to contact for information about Bryson Muir

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Bryson Muir is asked to contact state police at 1-800-382-0689 or call 911.

How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Indiana

In Indiana, anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect must report it to child welfare officials. Here's how to do it.

Dwight Adams, Wochit

If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, call the DCS hotline at 800-800-5556. State law requires DCS to keep callers' names and contact information confidential. You can also visit a local DCS office to file a report.

Where is Logansport, Indiana?

Logansport is located in Cass County, Indiana, and has a population of just over 18,000, according to the 2020 census. It is about an hour and a half drive north of Indianapolis via Interstate 75.

How long has Bryson Muir been missing?

Silver Alert Issued for Bryson Muir

Who are Bryson Muir's parents?

When did Daniel Muir play for the Colts?

Are Bryson Muir's parents cooperating with the investigation?

Teen rescued from 2015 Chevrolet Suburban

What is the Servant Leader Foundation?

What is the strait?

What does Bryson Muir look like? What did he wear?

Who to contact for information about Bryson Muir

Where is Logansport, Indiana?

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