John DeCamp

John William DeCamp (July 6, 1941 – July 27, 2017) was an American Republican politician and author who served in the Nebraska legislature from 1971 to 1987. He served as an infantry officer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In 1975 he was central to organizing Operation Babylift as a civilian, which evacuated 2,800 orphaned Vietnamese children. 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. DeCamp was featured in an unaired 1993 documentary titled "Conspiracy of Silence" produced by Yorkshire Television for the Discovery Channel. Producer Tim Tate said that the Discovery Channel withdrew their support for the film shortly before its broadcast date and it was never aired on television.

In 1996, DeCamp ran for the U.S. Senate as a Libertarian but lost to Republican Chuck Hagel.

In 2006, 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. In the nonpartisan primary, he placed fourth of six candidates, with 12.3% of the vote; the top two vote-getters moved on to the general election, in which Norm Wallman was elected to the seat.

In Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers's 2008 satirical lawsuit against God, DeCamp acted as the attorney for God.

DeCamp died in Norfolk, Nebraska, on July 27, 2017. He had suffered from Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Publications The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska. Lincoln, Neb.: AWT (1992) . . "Special 2004/2005 edition includes new author's note and developments since earlier editions." .