Police: Miami man arrested years after forensic evidence, surveillance video links him to fatal shooting

MIAMI – A Miami man, who was previously jailed for a second-degree attempted murder and attempted armed robbery, is now facing new charges in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in February 2021, authorities said.
Authorities said on Feb. 5, 2021, at approximately 10:27 a.m., Miami police officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert near the 1500 block of Northwest 58th Street. […]

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‘You need to call me now’: Delphi murder trial testimony reveals text from Libby’s grandmother

Testimony continued Oct. 23 in the trial of Richard Allen in Delphi, Indiana.
Allen, 52, is accused of killing two teens who went missing Feb. 13, 2017, and were found dead the next day. He was arrested in 2022 and faces two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping in the deaths of Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German. […]

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Digital Forensics Reignites 2019 Cold Case Murder Of Kimberly Bell

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. […]

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California Police Using Warrants to Obtain Video Evidence From Teslas

OAKLAND, California —A Canadian tourist was visiting Oakland recently when he had to talk someone out of taking his Tesla from a hotel parking lot.

This was no thief. It was the Oakland Police Department. Turns out, the Tesla may have witnessed a homicide. […]

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What Is Digital Forensics?

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. […]

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

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. […]

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Unpacking iOS 18’s New Privacy Features – A Digital Forensics Perspective

With every iOS update, Apple continues to tighten its grip on user privacy. The newly introduced iOS 18 is no different, bringing a suite of privacy features that are bound to make our lives as digital forensic experts a tad more challenging. […]

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Defense in a Des Moines triple homicide case attempted to submit AI-enhanced video as evidence. A judge said no

According to court documents, accepted forensic analysis of the video would be impossible because of the changes made by artificial intelligence. […]

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