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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 5 MIN

Expert reveals how images of potential Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect were captured

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Nancy Guthrie is the result of a combination of "lucky" technology and high-level technical cooperation. Here are the details of how these images were obtained:"Rookie" Fatal Mistake : Security expert Jeff Martin explained that Guthrie did not actually have an active cloud storage subscription. Normally, videos on accounts without a subscription would continue to be automatically deleted. However, because the perpetrator disconnected the camera at 1:47 a.m., the last recording, which captured the perpetrator's face and actions, was never overwritten by new data and remained in the system's temporary memory.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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