Hi, I’m Neeli Faulkner.
I'm an investigative audio journalist whose work has sparked post-conviction appeals, surfaced new cold-case leads, and earned national recognition for investigative audio. I'm also the founder of Murder Creek Media, an advocate, and a dog lover.
Who I Am Off The Record
I am an independent investigative journalist reporting on wrongful convictions, cold cases, and failures of the criminal justice system. I am also the founder of Murder Creek Media, where my investigations have contributed to post-conviction appeals, uncovered new evidence in unsolved homicides, and brought renewed scrutiny to cases long considered closed.
I'm a proud member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and Omega Nu Lambda, and in 2025, I was nationally recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media for my investigative work on Skeptical: An Investigative Podcast, a rare honor for someone in independent media.
Outside of my professional work, I dedicate my time to nonprofit projects supporting children with special needs and continue to advocate for truth, transparency, and justice through digital storytelling.
Awards & Press
Awards & Recognition
- Honorable Mention. 50th Annual Gracie Awards. Audio Podcast. Investigative (National). Skeptical: An Investigative Podcast. 2025. View list
- Spirit of SHOW. SHOW Baldwin, Inc. 2025. Recognizing compassion, advocacy, and sustained commitment to supporting children with special needs and uplifting families within the disability community.
Press & Media
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Gulf Coast Media
Feature examining ongoing cold case reporting and the early development of Murder in Mobile County, including new investigative leads in the 1981 murder of Brenda Peters and the role independent journalism plays in reviving long-dormant cases.
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The Anniston Star (syndicated via Yahoo News)
Profile highlighting investigative reporting focused on wrongful convictions and cold cases, including work uncovering new witness recantations and renewed post-conviction efforts tied to the Daniel Blan and Tony Quince cases.
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The Coosa County News
Front-page coverage detailing newly uncovered evidence and renewed investigative and legal attention in a 1994 Coosa County, Alabama murder case.
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Splash Magazine
Feature mention in Splash Magazine's inaugural issue highlighting Skeptical and its mission to pursue accountability, ethical storytelling, and justice-driven investigative reporting.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Early coverage examining Skeptical and its investigation into a murder case, outlining the podcast's initial findings and investigative approach.
