Your Phone Knows More Than You Think

Cellphones are like tiny detectives in our pockets, always gathering information. A forensic scientist pointed out that these devices hold a lot of data that could be used in court. This data includes:

• Search history
• GPS locations
• Deleted messages

The scientist warned that people often don't realize how much their phones know about them.

Cellphone Data in Solving Crimes

In recent years, cellphone data has played a big role in solving crimes. For example:

• University of Idaho Murders: The suspect's phone data showed he had been near the crime scene multiple times.
• Homicide Case: A man was convicted of killing his wife. His phone showed he had searched for things like "how to dispose of a body."
• Attempted Murder Case: A woman was accused of leaving her boyfriend to die in the cold. Witnesses said she had searched for information about hypothermia.

Privacy Concerns

Cellphones are not just for calls and texts anymore. They track our every move and store a lot of personal information. This can be useful for solving crimes, but it also raises questions about privacy. People should be aware of how much their phones know about them.