Athena Forensics were instructed by the solicitors acting for the co-Defendant charged with the murder of a 5-year old boy. The case was highly publicised and involved the to review of the Prosecution mobile phone evidence.
The evidence was considered and it was found that the cell site evidence did not allow for an accurate assessment of the location of the phone given the small geographical area involved. Therefore, this evidence was accepted by the Prosecution as inconclusive.
The activity present on the phone and the specific identity of the user responsible for that activity was found. This evidence was accepted by the Prosecution.
Other activity relating to the use of the device at a specific time, including whether it was automated or user generated, was also considered. The findings of this investigation were not accepted by the Prosecution, leading to court attendance and expert evidence.
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