She uncovered secrets at Jeffrey Epstein's ranch. Now she is running for her life.

Former Boston Globe journalist Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez fled the country after reporting high-pitched sounds and physical attacks at her home.

When telling the truth becomes too dangerous, some writers choose to run. For one reporter in New Mexico, a series of strange physical symptoms made her pack her bags and leave the country.

WHAT HAPPENED

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez used to write for the Boston Globe. Recently, she began digging into Jeffrey Epstein's famous Zorro Ranch. She posted her findings on her blog, linking the ranch to nuclear weapons workers and spy agencies.

On May 19, she heard a sharp, high-pitched noise outside her rural home. Soon after, her ears began to burn, her body started to shake, and she felt dizzy.

She believes she was targeted with high-tech energy weapons to stop her work. Because of this, she fled New Mexico and is now hiding in safe houses outside the United States.

WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOWS

1 reporter fleeing her home.

• 1 high-pitched sound reported on May 19.
• 0 official comments from New Mexico police or leaders.
• 0 pieces of physical proof showing energy weapons were used.
• 1 state meeting planned for June 1 to discuss the ranch.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why does Jeffrey Epstein's ranch still hold so much power over our minds? Years after his death, we are still trying to figure out who helped him and what really went on behind those closed doors. When people feel they have to flee the country just for asking questions, it shows how deep the fear runs.

THE OTHER SIDE

Local police and state officials have not made any comments about her claims. There is currently no physical proof or medical data to back up the idea of an energy weapon attack. This makes her claims hard to verify without more facts.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

This situation makes it harder for local people to trust the safety of their own communities. If a well-known writer feels she must run away, other reporters might think twice before asking hard questions about powerful people.

The state legislature will still meet on June 1 to discuss the ranch. People will be watching closely to see if any new truths come to light.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

1. What caused the high-pitched sound and physical sickness on May 19?
2. Will state officials investigate her claims of a high-tech attack?
3. What did the recent police search of the Zorro Ranch actually find?