* subscribe at http://techPolice.com "Computers May Give Clues in Arsenic Case" Raleigh News and Observer (01/25/01) P. A1; Hempel, Carlene Detectives in Raleigh, N.C., are investigating a number of computers in the death of a University of North Carolina medical student. Police believe that the Eric Miller, of Raleigh, was a victim of arsenic poisoning. Investigators in the case seized computers from Miller's home, workplace, and his wife's workplace. In addition, they took a computer from the office of one of his wife's colleagues, Derril Willard. Instead of sending the computers to the FBI, the police decided to conduct the computer forensics themselves. At the start of their investigation, police first go through files on the hard drive and in the e-mail program. In addition, police take all computer disks that might have been used to back up the hard drive. Since files on a computer never really disappear, even when deleted, a trail of evidence found on a computer can be extremely useful. Chris Swecker, an FBI special agent in charge of operations for North Carolina, commented that, "It's getting to the point now that law enforcement officers from deputy sheriffs up to all federal agencies are looking to seize a computer hard drive when they go in looking for evidence." ============================================================ Cut Paperwork! Instantly automate routine business tasks! For FREE! Get online time cards,invoices,payroll,forms and more. Automatic reminder messages and instant reports too! http://click.topica.com/aaablyb1dhr0b1uN1Ic/Freeworks ============================================================ --via http://techPolice.com archive: http://theMezz.com/cybercrime/archive unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] url: http://theMezz.com/alerts ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
