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Parsing the Truth: One Byte at a Time

Parsing the Truth: One Byte at a Time

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 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.Parsing the Truth True Crime
Episodes
  • Karen Read 2024 Trial Series Introduction

    Karen Read 2024 Trial Series Introduction
    Feb 26 2026

    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!
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    18 mins
  • Was it Suicide or Murder? The Leslie Hartman Case.

    Was it Suicide or Murder? The Leslie Hartman Case.
    Feb 19 2026

    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 work. His careful testing and validation of timestamps, web cache data, and chat logs made the difference in solving this complex case. Special Guest: Mario Merendon of VX Digital Defense

    Find Mario at https://www.vxdigitaldefense.com/


    Digital Forensics Tools Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Magnet Forensics Axiom
    • ChromeCache
    • Dcode


    Digital Platforms Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Discord

    Key Topics from this Episode:

    • The importance of verifying digital evidence beyond default tool outputs
    • Utilizing open-source tools like ChromeCache View to dig deeper into web and application caches
    • Correlating timestamps from images, chats, and web activity to build a timeline
    • Challenges and solutions in extracting data from wiped phones and encrypted devices
    • The significance of validation and testing in building a credible digital case
    • Collaboration strategies with law enforcement and prosecutors to strengthen findings
    • Lessons learned: curiosity, thorough documentation, and validation as core to successful forensics
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    53 mins
  • Part 2: Printed Emails Aren't Digital Evidence

    Part 2: Printed Emails Aren't Digital Evidence
    Feb 12 2026

    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.spotify.com/episode/3Xpa2gtG0fYI73sQV8Y37V?si=3vk-s0JQS0m3xPU0EW39Cg


    Special Guest: Public Defender Lauren Hillery


    Data Sources Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Twitter
    • Gmail
    • Email
    • iPhone
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    1 hr and 35 mins
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