Tag: digital evidence

Digital Forensics, Cold Case Team’s Work Leads to Arrests in 2019 Murder

Despite the absence of Kimberly Bell’s body, the Douglas County Cold Case Team solved her 2019 murder through persistent investigation and digital forensics. This led to the arrest of Javier Martell and Jennifer Bremer, who have been charged with murder and accessory to a crime, respectively. The case highlights the power of modern forensic techniques in solving complex crimes. […]

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Warrants: Cellphone data, shell casings used to find NC State student charged in multi-day string of shootings

The search warrants listed various items seized from the two-story home on Kentford Court in southwest Raleigh where Graney was arrested Thursday, including a digital camera, a silver laptop computer, a 0.45 caliber handgun with magazine, a black gun case with live ammunition and shell casings. The warrants also requested the search of a 2015 Hyundai Sonata registered to Graney. […]

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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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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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Presenting Digital Evidence that Holds up in Court

With nine out of 10 people owning a smartphone and 97% of Americans having a mobile phone of some kind—we are all leaving a digital trace.  With this inter-connectivity, it’s now nearly impossible to find a crime committed today that does not involve a digital component. And more and more, we are seeing juries expecting to hear the digital evidence in a case. […]

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Modern Challenges and Future Trends in Digital Forensics

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. […]

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Dallas police may be violating evidence laws with 52,000 improperly stored digital files

The city’s storage system for police files came under scrutiny in August 2021, when lawyers were alarmed to learn that a city information technology employee lost millions of police files including videos and audio recordings when he improperly moved evidence between systems. […]

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

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. […]

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