Militia Group Ousts Suspicious Member, Warns Authorities

"Duke" raised suspicions among his militia group with questions about finances, talk of explosives, and connections to Russia. He was kicked out in early March.

The militia group went public about removing Duke to independent journalist Ford Fischer as a way to warn authorities without going directly to them.

Duke's real identity was uncovered as Russell Vane IV, a former Marine reservist. His background could not be fully verified.

After Duke's ouster, an online obituary was posted saying he died by suicide, but the obituary disappeared shortly after and his death could not be confirmed.

The militia group remains suspicious of Duke's intentions and concerned about his next moves, even after publicly warning about him.