Forensic Video Analysis: Distortions in Secondary Recordings

Sometimes the only video evidence available for a case is a secondary recording of the original video. “Secondhand” video evidence is a recording of a video playback on another device’s…

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The (Not So) Mysterious Secrets of Metadata

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Metadata, the mysterious “data about data.” But it doesn’t need to be so mysterious. And in forensics, metadata can be a helpful tool. The metadata of a file is a…

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Investigating Stolen Jewelry via Facebook Groups and eBay

Digital platforms are not just for social interaction.  Tech savvy users are finding creative ways to leverage platforms like Facebook for solving crimes and resolving legal disputes.  Netflix’s 2019 Don’t…

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Venmo Transactions Reveal Alternative Timeline

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Case Summary: A fatal incident occurred in a small town when a young man left a local bar and was later found deceased following a single-vehicle crash on a back…

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Don’t Scroll Down the Wrong Path: Keep Your Eyes on the Road!

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Distracted driving is a pressing concern in today’s technologically driven society. The ubiquity of smartphones and their integration into our daily lives has led to an alarming increase in accidents…

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Just Science Podcast: Forensics in the Digital Age

Justin P. Schorr, Ph.D., Principal Collision Reconstruction Engineer, and Timothy R. Primrose, Mobile Forensic Analyst, co-hosted an episode of the Just Science podcast Case Studies season. Justin and Tim joined…

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