Tony Cava

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Reserve deputy and digital forensics expert who played a key role in the "Something About Cari" investigation. He recovered deleted photographs from memory cards and conducted forensic analysis of electronics that provided crucial evidence, including proof that fake accounts and threatening content were created by a suspect named Liz. His technical expertise was instrumental in uncovering digital evidence central to the case.

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Dateline Originals Something About Cari

Episode Appearances

Dateline Originals · Feb 4, 2026

Something About Cari - Ep. 5: Mother

“Reserve deputy and tech expert who recovered deleted photographs from memory card”

No-body murder prosecutionDigital forensics and data recoveryCircumstantial evidence in homicide cases

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Dateline Originals · Feb 4, 2026

Something About Cari - Ep. 4: A Shot in the Dark

“Digital forensics examiner and IT specialist; conducted deep forensic analysis proving Liz created fake accounts and uploaded threatening content”

Digital forensics and IP address tracingOnline impersonation and cyberstalking investigationMissing persons investigation methodology

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Something About Cari · Dec 16, 2025

Mother

“Reserve Deputy and tech expert who recovered deleted files from memory card, discovering crucial photographic evidence”

No-body murder prosecutionDigital forensics and deleted file recoveryCircumstantial evidence in criminal trials

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Something About Cari · Dec 11, 2025

A Shot in the Dark

“County IT department manager and digital forensics examiner who conducted forensic analysis of Liz's electronics”

Digital forensics and IP address trackingOnline impersonation and identity fraudHarassment and stalking investigations

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