its a horrible story but I hope CT has this technology
According to sources who worked on the case and participated in the search, the reason the search was so swift and successful is because investigators used the emerging technology of digital forensics. Detectives were able to extract data from Brianna Williams’ black 2017 Honda Accord.
Armed with a search warrant, investigators used data recovery technology to access the GPS log files within the vehicle systems. That data extraction gave investigators historical locations and movements of the vehicle, which offered almost pinpoint accuracy.
Modern cars collect data sets from upward of 70 onboard computers. These computers gather information as cars connect to Wifi, Bluetooth, navigation aids and other apps. The cars also record navigation history and even some details like when car doors are opened or stops made.
Those data points are then used in conjunction with the more commonly used cell phone data to create a remarkably true-to-life footprint.
Data extraction can be done using a variety of means, but in this case, forensic analysts used what’s known as "chip-off" forensics data, a delicate process that is able to collect data but destroys the digital device in the process.
The company that collected the data in the Taylor Williams case confirmed its processes to First Coast News, but asked not to be identified.
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