Digital clues help uncover Dallas murder-for-hire plot | Forensic Files

on october 9th 2020 jamie faith was shot seven times as he walked his dog the murder seemed random but
investigators soon found texts that led them to the shooter the reality is today in our world it's
really difficult to get away with a murder jim holland a retired texas ranger and
cbs news consultant says jamie's wife jennifer forgot to delete texts that mentioned an old boyfriend
daryn lopez was a high school sweetheart of jennifer faith and he wanted her back
when law enforcement finds out they're they're going to dig into their cell phone records
text messages so the technology that such a part of our lives so long as you're living a lawful life
it's great but if you're doing something shady you're gonna get caught because you're
leaving an electronic trail right obviously you know everyone in society loves you know all the great things that
we have the text messaging and everything else that goes with it instant communication but the reality is
is these are footprints he's traveling from his residence to the faith's home in dallas texas
and we know that because of electronics because of purchases because of surveillance camera footage

Jamie Faith's killer learned it's not easy to get away with murder in a time where seemingly everything is recorded somewhere. Watch "48 Hours: The Plot to Kill Jamie Faith," tonight at 8 p.m. ET on the CBS News Streaming Network.

Brief Summary

The episode discusses Jamie Faith's murder and how technology helped solve the case.

Key points

The Murder of Jamie Faith. Jamie Faith was shot seven times while walking his dog, leading to a complex investigation.
Technology and Crime. Experts discuss how technology leaves a trail that can lead to criminals being caught.

Episode highlights

Technology and CrimeExperts discuss how technology leaves a trail that can lead to criminals being caught.“You're gonna get caught because you're leaving an electronic trail right.”0:52Apr 13, 2022

Episode quotes

You're gonna get caught because you're leaving an electronic trail right.

Discussion on technology and crime.

0:52WatchApr 13, 2022

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