I Found Out the Truth About My Dad's Murder!

When Lt. JG Burr Johnson III was murdered aboard a U.S. Navy ship in Pearl Harbor, his daughter was just two years old. The government went silent. The killer disappeared. And for over 30 years, no answers came.
In this powerful true crime episode, Allicia Johnson Niles shares her journey to uncover the truth behind her father’s death—revealing a shocking military cover-up, emotional trauma from unresolved grief, and a spiritual connection that helped guide her search.
In this episode:
✅ What it’s like growing up haunted by a murder with no answers
✅ How a spiritual connection to her father led her to the truth
✅ Why unresolved childhood grief often becomes lifelong trauma
✅ The shocking moment she realized the Navy knew more than they said
✅ How her healing helped other sailors who served with her dad
✅ How the U.S. Navy buried the truth about a murder on the USS Richard S. Edwards
✅ What it’s like to spiritually connect with a parent you never got to know
✅ How Allicia’s investigation led to her father’s killer—and peace
🟨 Trigger Warning: Military murder, PTSD, childhood trauma, grief, spiritual themes.
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00:00 - Introduction: A Father's Mysterious Death
01:39 - Meet Alicia Johnson Niles
02:13 - Allicia's Early Struggles and Turning Point
03:39 - The Search for Truth Begins
06:55 - Uncovering Government Secrets
13:40 - The Role of TAPS and Community Support
17:45 - The Impact of Grief and Healing
24:30 - Struggles with Identity and Grief
24:47 - Coping Mechanisms and Bullying
25:12 - Unresolved Grief and Family Dynamics
27:18 - Spiritual Connections and Healing
31:37 - Writing the Book and Seeking Justice
34:20 - Spiritual Experiences and Family Support
41:14 - Final Thoughts and Resources