{"id":54,"date":"2026-03-31T14:57:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fafojustice.com\/?p=54"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:57:44","slug":"city-of-battle-creek-asks-fafo-justice-to-amplify-call-for-victims-of-kris-douponce-to-come-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fafojustice.com\/?p=54","title":{"rendered":"City of Battle Creek Asks FAFO Justice to Amplify Call for Victims of Kris Douponce to Come Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BREAKING NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By FAFO Justice Autumn Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a significant development, the City of Battle Creek has directly turned to independent media platform FAFO Justice to help reach victims connected to allegations surrounding former Michigan State Police detective and property manager Kris Douponce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a text message from the Mayor, Investigative Journalist Autumn Smith was explicitly asked to use her platform and network to encourage individuals who may have been victimized to come forward and contact law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The message reads in part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAutumn, could you please have any of the victims contact our Battle Creek Police Department. I appreciate your help a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n


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This request signals a notable shift\u2014the city is diverting responsibility from themselves to the public. Leadership is now relying on independent journalism and community-driven platforms to reach individuals who may not feel safe or comfortable coming forward through traditional channels.
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A Community-Driven Effort to Reach Victims<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past 48 hours, FAFO Justice has reported  on allegations involving Douponce, with multiple individuals coming forward describing patterns of coercion, exploitation, and fear of retaliation. Many alleged victims have expressed concerns about housing security, intimidation, and lack of institutional response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, rather than proactively identifying and reaching these individuals, the responsibility is being pushed outward\u2014onto the community and platforms like FAFO Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That raises an obvious question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why are victims being told to come forward publicly instead of authorities actively pursuing them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Call to Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite those concerns, the message from the city is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been a victim of Kris Douponce, you are being asked to contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battle Creek Police Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcde 269-781-0911<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On one hand, it acknowledges that there are potentially multiple victims across jurisdictions. On the other, it places the burden on those same victims\u2014many of whom are already vulnerable\u2014to take the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAFO Justice will continue doing what the city has now asked of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amplifying victim voices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providing a platform for those afraid to speak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holding public officials accountable for action\u2014or inaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A text message is not justice, A phone number is not accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the situation is as serious as it appears, the public deserves more than passive outreach\u2014they deserve visible, aggressive investigation and protection for those coming forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Forward<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAFO Justice urges anyone with information to carefully consider their safety, document everything, and reach out to trusted legal or advocacy resources in addition to contacting law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This story is far from over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And now, the city itself has acknowledged it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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