What we learned from D4vd's premiminary hearing #shorts | Forensic Files

David is an artist who built his career online making YouTube videos and content
around gaming and music. After the gruesome allegations in this case, it seems that his vast digital footprint
looks to resurface in the lead-up to the trial. So, Richard, the judge is currently evaluating the evidence with
regards to this case. According to CBC News reporting, the prosecution has recovered over 40 terabytes of evidence.
This is including data from David's phones and his iCloud account. And just to give you a sense of what that looks
like, just one terabyte can account for at least 200,000 images. So, the question here is could some of
this include David's own music? >> Yes, it's part of it's definitely part of the evidence. It's It's the music
he's published and the music he hasn't published as well.

Brief Summary

David's trial involves 40 terabytes of evidence, including his music.

Key points

David's Digital Footprint. David's extensive online presence is under scrutiny as evidence in his trial.

Episode highlights

David's Digital FootprintDavid's extensive online presence is under scrutiny as evidence in his trial.“The prosecution has recovered over 40 terabytes of evidence.”0:21Jul 26, 2026

Episode quotes

Could some of this include David's own music?

Question about the evidence in the trial.

0:35WatchJul 26, 2026

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