Had you actually read the article, you would have seen that:
> From there, she took it upon herself to create a database for Enquirer reporters, documenting the time, location, and nature of every opioid-related arrest that occured over those days.
The article also says that because of that database they were able to fill gaps in the article and make it as compelling as it was.
> From there, she took it upon herself to create a database for Enquirer reporters, documenting the time, location, and nature of every opioid-related arrest that occured over those days.
The article also says that because of that database they were able to fill gaps in the article and make it as compelling as it was.