If You're Kidnapping Someone, Maybe Don't Search Google For 'Kidnapping'
from the be-careful-what-you-search-for dept
We've seen a few stories in the past of an people's Google searches being used in court to convict them -- because it strikes people as quite a coincidence when you just so happened to Google the crime you're accused of committing right after (or before!) it happens. Michael Scott points us to the latest such case, where someone accused of kidnapping a 17-year-old girl in Palo Alto apparently searched the news for terms related to kidnapping and sexual assault. Of course, one could argue that it could just be someone interested in the case -- but assuming there's additional evidence, then it could be pretty damning. In the meantime, if you're going out and committing crimes, perhaps don't search for related terms on any machine that can be traced to you...![Hide This Hide this](https://ii.techdirt.com/s/t/i/topclose.png)
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Although they may have changed in the past two years (that was last time I was book searching at them).
They don't even scan the card to see that you are there. Only if you check out a book. =)
It would make good sense though for them to monitor. I guess. Not much use though unless somebody is looking up porn .. or kidnapping.
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"It added to a growing body of circumstantial evidence against the defendant, who the unnamed victim has never positively identified."
The prosecution needs all the circumstantial evidence it can get its hands when the victim is unable to identy the defendant.
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Just Like Watching CSI
Thanks!
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IP address
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Kinda reminds me of Office Space
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Please don't give criminals advice on how to get away with crimes. I get very upset at those forensic file shows because they give criminals the potential of analyzing how scientists reveal and prove that someone committed a crime and that increases their chances of finding ways around it. Then again, I suppose it could deter people from committing crimes.
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"I learned how to kidnapp someone and not get caught by reading techdirt during computer class"
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kidnappin rules
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lol. just kidding I don't have a son. did i scare you?
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Clules kidnping
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Kidnap
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Spy app (Spyzie) used for crime
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