A forensic investigation commissioned by Blaze News has identified former U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff as a near-perfect match for the pipe bomb suspect involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol Hill bombing, according to multiple intelligence sources.

The intriguing case of the pipe bomb suspect linked to the events preceding the Capitol riot has taken a novel turn with the analysis of gait patterns. Software analysis revealed a 94% match between the suspect and Kerkhoff, whose distinctive stride includes a slight limp. Experts inspecting the footage place the match even higher, estimating it at 98%.

Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer with over four years of service and subsequent work in CIA campus security, aligns with the profile developed by investigators. This profile pertains to the hooded individual allegedly responsible for planting explosive devices near the Democratic National Committee and the Capitol Hill Club on the eve of the Capitol unrest. The comparison of video footage has sparked speculations about a potential insider role in the bomb plot.

Former FBI Special Agent Kyle Seraphin shared critical insights with Blaze News, highlighting that investigative teams targeting the pipe bomber were abruptly withdrawn from proximity to the suspect’s Falls Church, Virginia, residence shortly after January 6. Seraphin stated, “The FBI put us one door away from the pipe bomber within days of January 6, and we were deliberately pulled away for no logical investigative reason. Everything about that tells me they were involved in a cover-up and have been since day one. They were f—ing in on it.”

In response to the controversy, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund expressed that he was unaware of any officer’s involvement in the bomb placement and confirmed that there was no authorization from the chief’s office for such actions.

Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has not shied away from questioning the federal agencies’ management of the investigation. On November 8, he tweeted, “America is waking up today to learn that Capitol Police turned CIA orchestrated the pipe bombs on January 6th, and the FBI has covered it up for over four years. I questioned FBI Dir. Wray, ATF Dir. Dettlebach, and FBI asst Dir. (over DC) D’Antuono under oath. All played dumb.”

Massie’s statement highlights growing congressional frustration with the apparent lack of progress and accountability, fueling speculation about official involvement and cover-ups in one of the most enduring mysteries related to the January 6 events.

The FBI, despite offering a $490,000 reward and extensive investigations, has yet to solve the pipe bomb case. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray described the probe as exhaustive but refused to provide details, citing an active investigation.

The possible identification of a Capitol Police insider as the suspect involved in planting pipe bombs shifts the narrative surrounding January 6, challenging the long-held depiction of the event solely as an external insurrection by supporters of then-President Trump.

The revelations have intensified demands for transparency and justice as millions continue to seek answers about the full scope of what happened that day, including potential federal complicity or negligence.