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Appendix AA
Forensic Case Study: Files
from the Field
Introduction
is fi eld case involved an alleged sexual assault, torrid exchanges of instant messages and an
overwhelming amount of initial evidence, which pointed to the potential guilt of the suspect.
Uncovering the truth required old school investigative acumen and 21st century cyber forensic
analysis. Read on…
Lead-up
He was working the evening shift; it was spring, the year 2006.
e phone rings, fracturing the detective’s concentration. A patrol offi cer on the line; there has
been a reported sexual assault. e patrol offi cer has traveled out of his jurisdiction to contact the
victi