Parsing the Truth
Parsing the Truth: One Byte at a Time
Former FBI senior forensic examiners Becky Passmore and Stacy Eldridge dive into the world of digital forensics—one byte at a time. Now running their own firms and teaching the next wave of cyber sleuths, they share real-world case insights, expert tips, and a sharp sense of humor. From computer and iPhone forensics to ransomware attacks, this podcast unpacks how digital evidence solves modern crimes. Perfect for cybersecurity pros, students, and true crime techies. Join us as we Parse the Truth, One Byte at a Time. We focus on how digital evidence is used to find facts in today's crimes.
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Digital Crumbs: Finding the final crumb to find Ricky Saxton's Murderer 31.12.2025 31:27
To find Ricky Saxton's murderer, Wayne Mitchell has to manually recover hundreds of tiny digital crumbs in an attempt to find video evidence of Ricky's murder. But here's the thing, Wayne was almost kept out of the loop. Find out how it all went down. Special Guest: Wayne Mitchell
Will Emojis Keep You Safe? 24.12.2025 39:09
Dive into the illusion of online safety provided by emojis. We explore whether covering a child's face with an emoji truly protects their identity. Learn the hidden risks and digital breadcrumbs left behind.
12 Days of DFIR 18.12.2025 25:04
We're sharing 12 must-know artifacts to get you through the holiday season AND any digital forensics case that might come your way. Cozy up with your favorite beverage and sing along.
Mushroom Murders Part 4 11.12.2025 45:18
Get the inside scoop from the digital forensics expert who testified about all the cell phone location records and the SIM Card swapping in the Mushroom Murders case. Special Guest: Dr. Matthew Sorrell from Australia This is Part 4 Only. Go back and listen to parts 1 - 3 in Season 1, Episodes 27 - 29, if you haven't yet.
The Mushroom Murders Part 3 04.12.2025 32:34
What do the prosecution and defense say about all this digital evidence during their closing arguments in the mushroom murders? We're breaking it down along with some discussion on suppressed evidence from this case. This is Part 3 Only. Make sure to go back and listen to Parts 1 and 2 if you haven't done that yet.
Mushroom Murders Part 2 26.11.2025 37:38
In Part 2 of the mushroom murder, we discuss SIM card swapping and factory resetting mobile devices. Will there be any digital evidence left? AKA the Erin Patterson Murders. This is Part 2 of 4 Only.
The Mushroom Murders Part 1 20.11.2025 42:19
In this episode, we travel to Australia to learn about the digital evidence in the Erin Patterson Case, AKA the Mushroom Murders. We discuss cell phone location records and browser history to see if they can reveal any clues about where those deadly mushrooms originated.
25 Episodes - A Look Back! 13.11.2025 44:40
Can you believe we're already 25 episodes into this podcast?! Join us as we look back at why we started, what we've learned, and what we're looking forward to. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and joined us as a guest! Of course, we look back at BTK and Casey Anthony. But we also talk about some new things like Karen Read and X's and O's on hard drives...
25 Years of Turmoil in Digital Forensics 09.11.2025 39:55
Stacy Eldridge & Becky Passmore spoke live at the Oxygen Forensics Conference, reflecting back on how 25 years of technology and humanity colliding have shaped everything from hex-level disk editors to six-figure software suites, and even the American Justice System. Tune in for the nostalgia and stay for the stories with a few laughs along the way. Special Thanks to:-Oxygen Forensics for host...
25 Years of Turmoil in Digital Forensics 09.11.2025 39:55
Stacy Eldridge & Becky Passmore spoke live at the Oxygen Forensics Conference, reflecting back on how 25 years of technology and humanity colliding have shaped everything from hex-level disk editors to six-figure software suites, and even the American Justice System. Tune in for the nostalgia and stay for the stories with a few laughs along the way. Special Thanks to: -Oxygen Forensics for hos...
More with Larry on the Thing About Pam 30.10.2025 40:44
Larry McClain gave us so much great knowledge on the Thing About Pam case and the murder of Louis Gumpenberger; we had to split it into two episodes. Join us for the conclusion. This is part 4 only in our 'The Thing About Pam' series. Make sure to go back and listen to Episodes 21, 22, and 23 if you haven't yet.
The Thing About Pam: A shooting 23.10.2025 34:54
This week Special Guest Larry McClain joins us as we discuss his work on the The Thing About Pam case and the murder of Louis Gumpenberger. Learn about the evidence he discovers that demonstrates premeditation. We also get some insider knowledge on the Betsy Faria murder. This is Part 3 only in our The Thing About Pam Series. Make sure to check out S1 E21 and S1 E22 if you haven't yet.
The Thing about Pam Hupp & Russ Faria's Retrial (Part 2) 16.10.2025 46:07
Dive into Russ Faria's retrial by exploring the digital evidence that was finally admitted and subsequently led to his acquittal. How did Pam Hupp's digital trail shift the trial's outcome? Tune in to find out. This is Episode 2 in our 'The Thing About Pam Series'
The Thing About Pam Hupp & Russ Faria Part 1 09.10.2025 31:47
The Thing About Pam Hupp — she’s tied to the murder of Betsy Faria and the wrongful guilty verdict in Russ Faria’s first trial. In this episode, we break down the digital evidence, including key cell phone data that was thrown out. This is Part 1 Only.
Business Email Compromise 02.10.2025 44:26
Discover how business email compromise cases exploit human trust rather than relying solely on technology. We explore the mechanics of BEC attacks, common entry points, and immediate actions organizations should take. With special guest Jamie Mamroe.
Elsbeth Battles AI 25.09.2025 15:51
Elsbeth battles AI being used to manipulate crime reporting, and we're discussing how traces left behind on a laptop can be used IRL to determine whodunnit.
How brute force & the Kik App saved a young girl 18.09.2025 27:48
A new brute-forcing tool helps examiners get access to the Kik App, which would help the FBI rescue a young girl from human trafficking.
Casey Anthony Lessons Learned 11.09.2025 52:45
We're sharing never-before-released insider knowledge about what happened with the digital evidence in the Casey Anthony trial. This will change EVERYTHING you thought you knew about the Casey Anthony trial. These lessons learned are a must for every forensic examiner. This is part 6 only. This is the final Casey Anthony Episode.
Epstein's Missing Minute Found 04.09.2025 34:09
We've found the missing minute from the Epstein Jail video. We discuss the 13 new files we used to find it and what it means. BONUS: We discuss 2 jail videos that are STILL MISSING. See more on the blog at https://blog.siliconprairiecyber.com/2025/09/epsteins-missing-minute-found.html
Casey Anthony: The defense's hidden expert 28.08.2025 51:10
We speak with the digital forensics expert for the defense, Larry Daniel. He reveals the untold stories behind the Casey Anthony trial, including why he didn't testify during the trial. It might not have been known in 2011, but yes, there was a digital forensics expert working behind the scenes to help the defense develop an intriguing strategy when it came to all the digital evidence. Part 5...
Casey Anthony: John Bradley Testimony Shockers 21.08.2025 45:47
Discover how a coding error led to a media frenzy in the Casey Anthony case. John Bradley reveals how it all happened, along with how he was caught off guard by the testimony he was asked to provide.
Casey Anthony: Different tool - Different story 14.08.2025 30:21
In a bizarre twist, the defense calls the state’s own witnesses to introduce digital evidence, only to drop a bombshell that shakes the world of digital forensics. This episode unpacks what happens when two forensic tools tell two very different stories during the Casey Anthony trial, leaving the courtroom and the experts stunned. Casey Anthony Part 3. Make sure you've listened to Parts 1 and 2.
Bizarre Tactics and Browser Trails and Bradley's Testimony 07.08.2025 19:23
The Prosecution uses a bizarre tactic to get John Bradley to testify about the infamous Chloroform hit in the browser history in the Casey Anthony trial. We discuss the tactic, Cacheback, and the fallout in this episode. This is Part 2 of our Casey Anthony Episodes.
Casey Anthony: The State's Forensic Experts 31.07.2025 38:14
The Casey Anthony trial had plenty of controversial digital evidence and we're going to dive into it . In Part 1 we focus on the testimony from the OCSO digital forensic experts and a scandalous chloroform picture that was introduced by the State of Florida.
Frames Don’t Lie: Epstein’s Missing Minutes 24.07.2025 54:02
What happened to the missing Epstein footage? 3 minutes missing? 6 minutes and 34 seconds missing? Find out what was lost, what was hidden—and how we figured it all out. We break down the timeline, expose the gaps, and reveal how the FBI should have handled the evidence.
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