This case study highlights patrol’s response to a mother discovering sexually explicit messages and photos on her 11-year-old daughter’s phone, sent by their adult male neighbor. The suspect attempted to destroy his phone by flushing it, but an HSI forensic exam recovered the evidence. He was charged at both state and federal levels and sentenced to 22.5 years.
Learning Objectives:
Identify Key Evidence Preservation
Strategies:
Learn how patrol officers can effectively secure evidence at the scene, even when suspects attempt to destroy critical devices.
Understand the Role of Forensic Technology in Child Exploitation Cases:
Gain insight into how advanced digital forensic techniques can recover vital evidence from damaged devices.
Examine the Impact of Multi-Level
Prosecution:
Discover how state and federal collaboration can lead to stronger charges and significant sentencing outcomes in child exploitation cases.
