Tag: digital evidence

Judge Restricts Cellphone Location Testimony in Monroe Murder Trial

A Louisiana judge has limited what a Monroe police detective can say in court about cellphone data, ruling the officer can testify as an expert in digital forensics—but not in geolocation. The decision followed challenges from the defense over how phone records and location data are interpreted, highlighting ongoing concerns about the accuracy and limits of cellphone tracking in criminal cases. Summary of: “Judge limits Monroe detective’s testimony on cellphone geolocation in court hearing” KNOE 8 News, May 14, 2026 […]

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Why Mobile Data Is Transforming Modern Legal Cases—and Raising New Risks

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Mobile device data has become a central source of evidence in both civil and criminal cases, with smartphones containing vast amounts of information such as messages, photos, emails, and location history that can influence case outcomes. […]

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Court Records Detail Chilling Texts in Summit County Murder and Body Dumping Case

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Court documents released in Summit County outline a detailed timeline of alleged text messages between Reina Chavez Sandobal and Francisco Alejandro Santos‑Morales, who are accused of murdering Sandobal’s husband, Juan Manuel Sanchez, and dumping his body in a rural area of Utah. […]

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