Parsing the Truth: One Byte at a Time

This episode with Brett Shavers explores why the most important skill in digital forensics is an investigative mindset—using critical thinking, legal authority, and objective analysis to follow the evidence, avoid bias, and tell a clear story from the data. More about this episode: In this episode of Parsing the Truth One Bite at a Time, Stacey Eldridge and Becky Passmore sit down with digital for...

In the 2005 trial of the People vs Michael Jackson, the FBI examined numerous Mac computers and laptops, but there was no testimony regarding any of that digital evidence. What did the FBI find? Or rather, what didn't they find? And why wasn't there any testimony? We discuss all that and more in this week's episode. Support the podcast by joining our Patreon community! ⁠https://www.pat...

In the 2005 trial of the People vs Michael Jackson, the FBI examined numerous Mac computers and laptops, but there was no testimony regarding any of that digital evidence. What did the FBI find? Or rather, what didn't they find? And why wasn't there any testimony? We discuss all that and more in this week's episode. Support the podcast by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patr...

This week, Becky shares a case about the discovery of multiple invoices linked to a fraud scheme. She submitted her reports. She shows up to the courtroom, and that's where things go off the rails. Find out what happens while Becky is providing expert witness testimony in the courtroom. Support the podcast by joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/cw/ParsingtheTruth Parsing the...

The hosts of the Digital Forensics Now podcast, Heather Charpentier and Alexis Brignoni, interview Stacy and Becky, asking questions ranging from how the podcast got its start to whether it ok to discuss pending cases. You can connect with Healther and Brigs and the Digital Forensics Now Podcast at: Spotify YouTube Find out more about the LEAPPS Find out more about IACIS

We're taking a look back at the 52 episodes of Season One, sharing some more lessons learned, and discussing what's on tap for Season Two! This episode is sponsored by Ace Forensics. https://acecomputers.com/forensics/

Few cases have tested digital forensic practice as publicly as the first Karen Read trial. We're breaking down the biggest takeaways so you can apply them where it matters most... your next case.

Richard Green's testified as the digital forensic expert for the defense. We are diving into the first half of his testimony, where he shares the data, identified during the investigation of this case. This is part 2 of 2 for Richard Green's testimony. This is episode 10 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Testimony provided by: Richard Green Digital forensics artifacts mentioned: Kno...

Richard Green's testified as the digital forensic expert for the defense. We are diving into the first half of his testimony, where he shares the data, identified during the investigation of this case. This is part 1 of 2 for Richard Green's testimony. This is episode 9 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Testimony provided by: Richard Green Digital forensics artifacts mention...

Nick Guarino's testimony centers on digital artifacts and the analysis of data. We're breaking down the second half of his testimony, where he shares the data he dug into to uncover the facts of this case. This is part 2 of 2 for Nick Guarino's testimony. This is episode 8 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Testimony provided by: Nick Guarino, Trooper Digital forensics to...

Nick Guarino's testimony centers on digital artifacts and the analysis of data. We're breaking down the first half of his testimony, where he shares the data he dug into to uncover the facts of this case. This is part 1 of 2 for Nick Guarino's testimony. This is episode 7 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Testimony provided by: Nick Guarino, Trooper Digital forensics too...

Special Guest Ian Whiffin joins us to discuss details about his testimony during the first Karen Read Trial. We ask technical questions to get to some of the facts that weren't shared during his testimony. This is episode 6 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Special Guest : Ian Whiffin, Cellebrite Ian Whiffen's website : ⁠https://www.doubleblak.com/⁠ Digital forensics tools m...

Ian Whiffin's testimony centers on digital artifacts and data analysis. We are covering the second half of his testimony, in which he shares the data he dug up to uncover the facts of this case. His testimony was very technical and descriptive. This is part 2 of 2 for Ian Whiffin's testimony. This is episode 5 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Testimony provided by: Ian Whiffin, Cel...

Ian Whiffin's testimony centers on digital artifacts and the analysis of data. We're breaking down the first half of his testimony, where he shares the data he dug into to uncover the facts of this case. His testimony was very technical and descriptive. This is part 1 of 2 for Ian Whiffin's testimony. This is episode 4 of our deep dive into the 2024 Karen Read trial. Testimony provided...

We continue our deep dive into Jessica Hyde’s testimony, focusing on the second half of her analysis and the critical insights she uncovered. In this portion, she builds on the artifacts and findings introduced earlier, connecting the digital evidence to form a clearer narrative of events. Her testimony is so detailed and technically in-depth that we divided it into two parts. In this episode, we...

Jessica Hyde's testimony centers around the search term "Hos long to die in cold" discovered on Jennifer McCabe's phone. We're breaking down the first half of her testimony, where she shares information about the artifacts she dug into to find the facts of the case. Her testimony was so detailed that we had to break it up into two parts. This is part 1 of 2 of Jessica Hyde&#3...

A single Google search. A disputed timestamp. And a murder trial that ended in a mistrial. In the high-profile Karen Read case, competing digital forensics experts offered contradictory testimony about when a key witness searched “hos long to die in cold” on an iPhone. But let’s take a step back and first review the affidavit that started it all. This session breaks down defense expert Richard Gre...

We're starting our series on the 2024 Karen Read trial. We're digging into the testimony given by digital forensic examiners. In this episode, we're going to preview what we've got in store for you. What will the facts and artifacts reveal? Tune in every Thursday to find out!

Did Leslie Hartman commit suicide, or was it murder? Did her boyfriend, a sheriff's deputy, murder her, or just make the 911 call? Find out how ChromeCache and trace evidence from Discord helped solve the case. Mario Merendon joins us this week to walk us through his role in this case. Mario emphasizes the importance of curiosity, validation, and inter-agency collaboration in digital forensic...

Last week, we had lots of questions about those printed emails. So we brought on Lauren Hillery, who saw all the emails, to give us the inside scoop. Lauren shares the defense's strategy with regards to the emails, the authentication issues, and tells us more about hiring a digital forensic examiner as a public defender. This is Part 2 only. Go back and listen to Part 1 in S1 E38 https://open.spot...

Sixty printed emails. Partial evidence. Incomplete story. Learn how digital forensics can fill the gaps in this real-world case. Episode Summary: This week, Becky and Stacy explore a case where printed emails became the centerpiece of a legal trial. A mother and daughter presented 60 pages of printed emails, which were actually Twitter DM notifications, as evidence of a crime. Discussions include...

David Freyman shares how collaboration helps put together the digital pieces of the Lauren Giddings murder. Learn how hashes of IP addresses, a seemingly innocuous USB drive, and a previously ignored digital camera reveal vital clues that bolster the case. Special Guest: Retired FBI SA David Freyman Digital Forensics Techniques Mentioned in this Episode: MD5 Hashing: Used for verifying data integr...

Explore the gripping Bobby Jo Stinnett case, where digital forensics helped prove premeditation. Discover how recovering internet history led to an IP Address that led to a killer and kidnapper. Special Guest: Mark Johnson Find Mark Johnson on the Computer Crime Chronicles at https://open.spotify.com/show/2EEWgr7sY07DzyimzdQnkt Trigger Warning: Fetal Abduction by Maternal Evisceration is discussed...

We explore the need for human expertise in solving cybercrimes. We discuss forensic tool limitations, examiner competence, and evolving technology challenges in digital evidence analysis. We'll also share insights on effective forensic methodologies and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of tools in real cases we've worked. Please join Stacy Eldridge and Becky Passmore for this episode o...

What makes an expert witness persuasive? Preparation, Presence, Education. Tune in as Laura Heldwein, a nearly 40-year FBI veteran, helps us break down how to testify with credibility and clarity. Special Guest Laura Helwein.