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Criminals are using computers for conducting crimes however many of them are unaware that the evidence contained by such devices can be used against them. Digital forensic has been critical in investigating the Bruce McArthur murder. Forensic examiners who unlocked serial killers electronic footprint claims that computer will provide proofs of the victims killed by McArthur. The tools appropriate for collecting evidence include a computer, smartphone and other gadgets used by the criminal. McArthur faces the allegations of first-degree murder for killing five men CITATION Ama18 \l 1033 (McLaughlin, 2018).
The forensic team assured that the police seized the computer and cell phone of the criminal. These devices will be helpful for tracking the activities of McArthur and linking the evidence with the murders of the five people. A forensic examiner, Duquette reflects on the significance of the computer investigation. The forensic investigators are capable of gaining access to the stored and the deleted content from the criminal's computer. A thorough analysis of the data allows examiners to establish a pattern of historical usage thus that assists them in mapping the behavior of the suspect. Collection of real evidence is possible through such inquiries. The examiners not only use the computers for preserving the evidence but also uncovers future threats posed by the criminal. The computers can be used for finding the engagement of suspect at various social sites and his connections with other people CITATION Eva16 \l 1033 (Vincze, 2016).
The forensic team revealed much useful information through computer examination such as the traveling history of the killer, his participation in different parties and stays at hotels. The data shows he has taken many vacations and has an active social life. He had been active on many social sites such as Facebook, manjam and silverdaddies. He had been involved in dating as the team found many dating apps deleted by him.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY McLaughlin, A. (2018). Digital forensics 'vitally important' to Bruce McArthur murder investigation: expert. Retrieved 01 13, 2019, from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/digital-forensics-bruce-mcarthur-investigation-1.4524991
Vincze, E. A. (2016). Challenges in digital forensics. Police Practice and Research (2).
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