Between September 1 and 7, Russian-speaking Facebook users (1;2;3;4) circulated claims that in the United States, mass graves of thousands of children – victims of Barack Obama’s adrenochrome network – had been discovered. Posts claimed that the existence of this network was confirmed by declassified government documents, including federal contracts, checks, names, dates, and secret records. They also alleged that the adrenochrome trade industry is worth $48 billion and is connected to Barack Obama, Hollywood celebrities, and the organization Planned Parenthood. The posts were accompanied by screenshots of English- and Russian-language articles. Additionally, some posts cited an article published by 8 News Now as their source.
The conspiracy theory suggests that Barack Obama is linked to the “adrenochrome business” and to mass graves discovered near Las Vegas. The original source of the information is The People’s Voice, an American outlet known for spreading conspiracy theories, which did not provide any evidence to support its claims. The discovery of cremated human ashes near Las Vegas is not connected to Barack Obama or to any trade in aborted fetal tissue.
- What is The People’s Voice article based on?
The screenshots attached to the posts depict an article published by The People’s Voice on August 31. The claims echoed in the posts stem from this article. According to it, thousands of children’s graves discovered in America are linked to an adrenochrome trade network allegedly run by former U.S. President Barack Obama. The article describes in detail how the blood and organs of unborn and aborted fetuses are supposedly used. The organization, Planned Parenthood, is also accused of participating in the adrenochrome network. The article lists declassified government contracts, invoices, checks, names, secret records, and dates as sources but provides none of these documents as evidence.
The article includes a 21-minute video in a TV-show format, showing various clips that the host links to Obama and the adrenochrome network.
One of these clips features Dr. Lee Merritt, who discusses the alleged use of aborted fetuses to obtain adrenochrome. Merritt became known during the COVID-19 pandemic for spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories, such as claiming that SARS-CoV-2 was a genetically engineered bioweapon and that COVID-19 vaccines increased the risk of dying from the virus. Lee Merritt also argued that the pandemic was part of a global conspiracy aimed at controlling the population. The clip used in The People’s Voice video originates from the Instagram account Wellness Radar, which posts health-related videos. In it, Merritt questions why 63 million abortions occur annually in the U.S. In reality, this figure is vastly exaggerated: according to various sources, around one million abortions were performed in the United States last year (1; 2; 3).
The main part of The People’s Voice video focuses on Planned Parenthood. To discredit the organization, it uses two secretly recorded video fragments. In the first, Planned Parenthood employees are seen discussing abortion procedures and aborted fetuses; in the second, Mary Gatter, head of Planned Parenthood’s medical division, appears to talk with unknown individuals about organs and their prices. Both videos have circulated since 2015 (1; 2) and are part of a series secretly recorded and released by anti-abortion activists. These videos spread widely in U.S. media and social networks, prompting congressional hearings. Regarding Mary Gatter’s video, Planned Parenthood clarified that the financial discussion concerned reimbursement for the costs of tissue procurement (not the purchase of the tissue itself), which is entirely legal. Investigations found no evidence linking Planned Parenthood to the sale of aborted embryos’ or children’s organs or tissues.
It is noteworthy that anti-abortion activist David Daleiden, founder of the Center for Medical Progress, was prosecuted for secretly recording and distributing these videos. He and his associate Sandra Merritt were found guilty by a California court.
Planned Parenthood consists of several organizations and operates in the U.S. and other countries, providing reproductive and sexual health services and sexual education.
The People’s Voice video also includes a fragment of an interview with Tom Fitton, president of the conservative activist group Judicial Watch, who accuses Obama of crimes. Fitton talks about the sale of aborted babies’ organs during Obama’s presidency and claims that it was linked to the Obama administration. However, Fitton provides no official reports or evidence. The video shows only one report in which Barack Obama’s name does not appear directly.
The video also features a fake screenshot of a tweet allegedly from the International Criminal Court (ICC), reading, “Barack H. Obama must be urgently brought to justice.” The screenshot is fabricated. Such a tweet cannot be found on the ICC’s official X account.
The People’s Voice has previously spread conspiracy theories and unverified information on health-related topics. See Myth Detector’s articles for more:
- Disinformation Claiming That WHO Will Punish Opponents Of Bird Flu Vaccines
- Did Anthony Fauci Admit That Childhood Vaccines Were Not Tested for Safety?
- Is Bill Gates Calling for Military Involvement in Vaccinating the Population?
- Disinformation Alleging that the Financial Times Confirmed the Existence of “Chemtrails”
- Mass graves near Las Vegas
The original source of information about mass graves is Nevada-based TV channel 8 News Now, which reported on August 25 that a local person had discovered piles of cremated human remains near Las Vegas. According to the TV station, the Bureau of Land Management has already launched an investigation.
8 News Now did not claim that the event was connected to children, aborted fetuses, or a trade in their organs. The People’s Voice misused the case to spread conspiracy theories.
- Conspiracy around the adrenochrome “business”
According to Spinoff, adrenochrome is a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline. In conspiracy theories, it is depicted as a mystical, psychedelic substance tied to satanic rituals of global elites. These theories claim that they torture children to extract oxygenated fear hormone (adrenaline) and use it for rejuvenation purposes. The conspiracy is closely linked to other widely circulated theories, such as the “deep state” and “Q.” Myth Detector has previously investigated multiple false claims related to this conspiracy.
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