Justice Joint:
The Essex Lorry Trail

Aired: Tuesday, 26 March

Watch our 2nd episode of the “Justice Joint” series, dedicated to equipping investigators with the knowledge and tools necessary for navigating the dynamic landscape of drugs and organized crime investigations. Hosted by Nick Harvey, a former Detective Inspector with 16 years of experience in the Metropolitan Police, specializing in the use of digital data as evidence.

In this episode, he is joined by Martin Brown, one of the key investigators in the “Essex Lorry Deaths” case and the phones officer. In October 2019, 39 bodies were found in the trailer of an articulated refrigerator lorry in Essex, UK. Unfortunately, this was part of a human trafficking system that extended across all of Europe.

What we covered:

• Martin shares insights into the investigation from his perspective.
• He explains how he managed to attribute the recovered devices in this case.
• They discuss how he built a defendable case narrative to present in court.
• Nick demonstrates how Cellebrite Pathfinder expedites evidence review in such cases.
• Q&A – no question left behind.

Why Watch?

1. Gain valuable insights from two experts in digital investigations, and ask them anything.
2. Acquire practical tips on mobile phone attribution to suspects.
3. Contribute to our discussion and suggest topics for the next sessions.

Who Should Watch?

All investigators dealing with drug or organized crime cases, law enforcement professionals, and anyone seeking a better understanding of digital investigations.