There were also more bizarre allegations including deaths that were thought to be suspicious, allegations of oddities during spiritual rituals, as well as unsubstantiated allegations involving Founder Yoneq's conduct during his time in the Military. The documents also reveal the existence of a (now closed) Federal investigation into whether the State of Vermont had violated the group's civil rights in the 1984 raid. On February 19, 2020, Police in New South Wales Australia executed a search warrant as part of Strike Force Nanegai, on the group's Peppercorn Creek Farm property, seizing documents and other evidence in what has been a prolonged investigation into allegations of child abuse in the group. On March 3, 2020, police in New South Wales Australia returned for a more extensive search operation for stillborn babies buried on the property at Peppercorn Creek Farm and another of the groups properties. On March 7, an updated report said the body of at least one infant was found at the farm. In September 2020, NSW police announced in a statement they anticipated a close of the investigation late 2020 or early 2021. No official closure or criminal charges has been announced as of October 2021. In January 2022, early investigations into the origin of the Boulder County, Colorado Marshall Fire suggested a Twelve Tribes residential property may have been the point of origination for the fire. The fire investigation brought renewed media scrutiny of the Boulder-area group. In February 2022, the Boulder County Sheriff's office said the investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, and that it was still considering coal mines, power lines, and human activity in the area as possible causes of the fire. Outreach The Twelve Tribes utilizes mobile operations and vehicles to evangelize at various events. Peacemaker Marine: A Class-A barquentine sailing ship bought and restored by the group sailing on the Eastern coast of the United States. The group now gives tours and evangelizes at ports. Peacemaker I & II Buses: A custom PD-4501 Scenicruiser with added floor from the roof of an Aerocoach A first aid tent is set up at various events by the group. See also Antisemitism in Christianity Black Hebrew Israelites Groups claiming affiliation with Israelites Jesus Army Jesus People USA Restorationism Explanatory notes References External links Twelve Tribes official website "Children of the Island Pond Raid: An Emerging Culture" (documentary on the Island Pond Raid at