Maltego and crime scene analysis applying OSINT

Summary

This video demonstrates how Multigo is used for wildlife crime scene analysis, focusing on poaching incidents. By integrating data from game wardens and security personnel, an intelligence database is created and visualized using tools like Google Earth. Multigo helps organize and analyze evidence such as bullet points, shoe marks, and vehicle tracks, establishing connections between incidents. Social media analysis also plays a role in identifying suspects. The process is further enhanced by comparing trace evidence and linking it to specific crime scenes, ultimately aiding in arrests and solving wildlife crime cases.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script discusses how Multigo is used in wildlife crime scene analysis, showcasing the tool's application in forensic intelligence.
• 😀 The relationship between forensic intelligence and crime scene analysis is emphasized, particularly in wildlife poaching incidents.
• 😀 Game wardens, farm owners, security guards, and non-law enforcement officials contribute valuable data to a larger intelligence database.
• 😀 The process involves importing crime data into Google Earth to analyze the data visually and identify clusters of incidents.
• 😀 A selected area of poaching is analyzed in detail by focusing on individual incidents, dates, locations, and other relevant details.
• 😀 Evidence such as shoe marks and bullet points are linked to crime scenes and imported into Multigo for further analysis and comparison.
• 😀 The use of trace evidence (foot marks, vehicle tracks, and bullet casings) is a key part of building a case against poachers.
• 😀 The hierarchical graph view in Multigo helps organize and visualize the connections between incidents and evidence.
• 😀 Comparison tools, like Forester, help in identifying similarities in shoe marks and other evidence across multiple crime scenes.
• 😀 Suspects are identified by linking their online social media profiles to poaching incidents, providing evidence of their involvement.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is demonstrating how MultiGo can be used in crime scene analysis, specifically in wildlife crime cases like poaching, and how forensic intelligence overlaps with field investigations.

How does forensic intelligence contribute to crime scene analysis in this video?

Forensic intelligence, in this context, is used to compile data from various sources, such as game wardens, farm owners, and security guards, which is then fed into a larger intelligence database. This data helps in identifying patterns and linking different crime scenes.

What tool is used to visualize crime scene data on a map?

Google Earth is used to visualize the crime scene data on a map, allowing users to view incidents as clusters and zoom in on specific areas to analyze patterns and details of the crimes.

Why is geographical information important in analyzing crime scenes?

Geographical information is crucial because it helps to identify patterns in crime location, which can indicate repeat offenders, crime hotspots, or specific routes used by criminals, providing valuable clues for investigation.

What type of evidence is collected and analyzed in this video?

The evidence collected includes bullet points, shoe marks, vehicle tracks, foot marks, and photographs from the crime scenes. These pieces of evidence are then analyzed and compared to find similarities and links to specific suspects.

How are shoe marks used in the investigation?

Shoe marks are analyzed as potential key clues, similar to fingerprints. They are compared across different crime scenes to identify patterns or specific footwear that might belong to the perpetrators, helping link crimes together.

What is the role of MultiGo in the analysis process?

MultiGo is used to import and organize data, such as incident details, trace evidence, and images, into a graph format. It helps to visualize connections and identify patterns, providing clarity to the investigation process.

What is the purpose of the Forensic image viewer tool mentioned in the video?

The Forensic image viewer tool, called Forester, is used to analyze shoe mark images. It allows investigators to compare different shoe marks, identify similarities, and mark them for easier comparison, helping to connect evidence across multiple crime scenes.

How does the video illustrate the connection between crime scenes and suspects?

The video shows how suspects can be identified through social media, where one suspect is found posing with a poached animal and a firearm matching the evidence found at crime scenes, such as bullet casings and discharge cartridges.

What happens if a crime scene lacks trace evidence?

If a crime scene lacks trace evidence, it is noted as a scene with no usable evidence, potentially because the trace evidence has been eradicated. These scenes may be ring-fenced and separated from ongoing investigations while the focus remains on the scenes with sufficient evidence.