Computer & Mobile Forensics Archives

Digital Forensics Reignites 2019 Cold Case Murder Of Kimberly Bell

Posted on October 28, 2024 (October 28, 2024) by Stephanie Watson

In a major development in a four-year-old cold case, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado announced on Oct. 15 the arrest of two suspects in the 2019 murder of Kimberly Bell, a 51-year-old woman who was reported missing from Franktown, Colorado.

Javier “Alex” Martell, 30, and Jennifer Bremer, 38, were arrested in connection to Bell’s murder, marking a breakthrough achieved through a combination of witness statements and cutting-edge digital forensic techniques. […]

What Is Digital Forensics?

Posted on September 5, 2024 (September 5, 2024) by Stephanie Watson

As all good things in the digital world advance — enhanced communication, streamlined processes, and unparalleled access to data — so do all bad things. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and insider threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. […]

Digital Evidence Secures Convictions in Northwest Indiana After String of Deadly Overdoses

Posted on August 6, 2024 (August 6, 2024) by Stephanie Watson

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force is one of the country’s 33 regional High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). That means the area is a significant center for illegal drug production, manufacturing, importation or distribution. Sgt. Kyle Shiparski of the Michigan City Police Department is the task force’s current commander. […]

Modern Challenges and Future Trends in Digital Forensics

Posted on February 22, 2024 (May 7, 2024) by Stephanie Watson

The ever-evolving landscape of modern computer systems and networks has posed significant challenges to digital evidence collection and analysis. In a recent interview with Amber Schroader, CEO at Paraben Corporation, we delve into the complexities faced by digital forensic experts and the strategies employed to overcome them. […]

Court mistake leads to release of texts from Rep. Scott Perry’s seized phone

Posted on December 1, 2023 (December 1, 2023) by Nicole Deneka

Congressman Perry had fought to keep prosecutors from accessing the phone. He spoke to CBS 21 a week after the seizure, and said that he did nothing wrong. […]

Phone data used to establish timeline, locations; childhood friend of Paul Murdaugh testifies

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Nicole Deneka

Towers are separated into 3 sectors; records show tower number and tower sector; and then azimuth and direction of the antenna. From collected data, Wilde was able to create a map of coverage. Another set of records – Verizon RTT records – are an estimation of distance between phone and tower at time of call. All of the data combined shows a cell phone’s location at specific times and the towers and antennas used to transmit calls. […]

Insecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy suspects’ alibis

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Nicole Deneka

The infotainment system records recent destinations, call logs, contact lists, text messages, emails, pictures, videos, web histories, voice commands and social media feeds. It can also keep track of the phones that have been connected to the vehicle via USB cable or Bluetooth, as well as all the apps installed on the device. […]

Defense wants car’s computer evidence thrown out from deadly Bayshore Florida car crash case

Posted on November 30, 2020 (May 7, 2024) by Nicole Deneka

Attorneys for the two teens accused of drag racing on Bayshore Boulevard and killing a mother and daughter are trying to get key evidence thrown out. […]

What Does The Tesla Selfie Cam Capture?

Posted on October 31, 2020 (October 7, 2020) by Nicole Deneka

What’s the Tesla selfie cam and what is it watching out for? It’s a camera right behind the rearview mirror in a Tesla vehicle. […]

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