A private investigator used digital footprint analysis to locate a missing teen in Hockley, Texas, bringing her home for Christmas.
A private digital forensic investigator, Colman Ryan, played a key role in finding a missing 15-year-old Katy girl after nearly two weeks. The girl had a cell phone but no service, making the search challenging. Ryan discovered a second Gmail account she used through an app and was able to turn on location sharing . After a couple of days, his search revealed the girl logged onto Wi-Fi at five different locations near Hockley, including restaurants and a house.
Ryan immediately shared his findings with Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) detectives. The girl was found in Hockley, matching Ryan's location data.
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