John W DeCamp was an American Republican politician and author who served in the Nebraska legislature from 1971 to 1987.
12 Facts About John DeCamp
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John DeCamp served as an infantry officer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
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In 1992, DeCamp wrote a book titled The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska in which he alleged the supposed existence of the Franklin child prostitution ring.
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John DeCamp joined the United States Army during the Vietnam War, attained the rank of Captain in the infantry, and was decorated for his service in Vietnam.
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John DeCamp began his election campaign for the Nebraska State Senate while still stationed in Vietnam, was elected and served four terms as a Nebraska state senator from 1971 to 1987, during which he was described as "a strong advocate for veterans".
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In 1992, John DeCamp wrote a book titled The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska in which he alleged that the Franklin child prostitution ring allegations was not a hoax, as the grand juries dutied with investigating these allegations concluded, and alleged that the FBI and local Nebraska officials participated in a cover-up.
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John DeCamp was featured in an unaired 1993 documentary titled "Conspiracy of Silence" produced by Yorkshire Television for the Discovery Channel.
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John DeCamp served as a lawyer for the Militia of Montana, a militia-movement group, in the 1990s.
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In 1996, John DeCamp ran for the US Senate as a Libertarian, but lost to Republican Chuck Hagel.
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In 2006, John DeCamp attempted to return to the Nebraska legislature, running for a seat in the 30th District, which consisted of Gage County and southern Lancaster County.
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In Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers's 2008 satirical lawsuit against God, John DeCamp acted as the attorney for God.
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John DeCamp had suffered from Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.