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September / October 2026Magazine

PI Magazine

Feature Article: Robert B. Fried & Dr. Oyenuga

Robert B. Fried is featured alongside Dr. Oyenuga in the September/October 2026 issue of PI Magazine.

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August 18, 2026News

Atlanta Black Star

'No Stone is Left Unturned': Digital Forensic Expert Reveals What Investigators Could Find on Nolan Wells Phone as Family Waits for Answers

Robert B. Fried comments on the Nolan Wells phone investigation, explaining that subpoenas for social media data often cannot recover the actual content of communications, and that apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat frequently purge messages from their servers.

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July 31, 2026Press Release

Yahoo Finance / PR Newswire

Page One's Robert B. Fried Provides Expert Forensic Analysis in High-Profile Nolan Wells Investigation

Press release: Page One, Inc. announces Robert B. Fried's expert forensic analysis contributions to the high-profile Nolan Wells investigation, highlighting his role providing digital evidence expertise across multiple national media appearances.

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July 28, 2026News

NewsNation

Unable to Verify Enhanced Nolan Wells Audio

Robert B. Fried provides expert forensic commentary on the inability to verify enhanced audio attributed to Nolan Wells, analyzing audio authentication and digital evidence integrity.

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July 28, 2026News

Prodigal Breaking News

Nolan Wells: Two Versions of the Same Tape — And the State Is Sitting on the Only Clean One

Robert B. Fried examined the original Sea Tow recording against TMZ's enhanced version, reporting he could not corroborate the phrases TMZ claimed to hear, and that the enhanced file runs twenty seconds longer than the original with a different digital fingerprint.

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July / August 2026Magazine

PI Magazine

Cover Story: forensics.expert — AI Portal for Digital Forensics

Robert B. Fried's AI portal, forensics.expert, is the cover story of the July/August 2026 issue of PI Magazine, highlighting the platform's role as a free, AI-powered digital forensics knowledge resource.

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July 27, 2026News

NewsNation

Online Accusations Spark Threats After Nolan Wells Death

Robert B. Fried is mentioned in this article regarding comments he made about audio released in the Nolan Wells case.

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May 30, 2026News

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Criminologist Urges Increased Security Investment, National Unity

Robert B. Fried is quoted on digital forensics challenges and his partnership distributing 100 forensics books across eight Nigerian universities, with virtual training on digital forensic investigations.

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May 29, 2026News

Daily Times Nigeria

Insecurity: Criminologist Recommends Massive Investment in Security, Improved Intelligence

Robert B. Fried is quoted speaking virtually on digital forensics challenges, his partnership distributing 100 forensics books across eight Nigerian universities, and the role of digital evidence in modern investigations.

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May 28, 2026Feature

The Nation (Nigeria)

LASU Don Spends N18m on Security Books, Trains Students

Robert B. Fried is featured speaking virtually at a LASU-led criminology initiative, explaining the workings of digital forensics, its challenges, the explosion of investigative tools, and the critical role of the human element in investigations.

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May 18, 2026News

International Business Times UK

Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case Won't Be Solved Anytime Soon Due to Mixed DNA Samples, Forensic Expert Claims

Robert B. Fried tells IBTimes UK that processing mixed DNA samples found at the scene can take anywhere from a few weeks to a full year, and that investigators must find unique identifiers in video and forensic evidence to definitively identify suspects.

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May 17, 2026News

Times Now News

Nancy Guthrie Update Today: Expert Warns Probe Could Drag On

Robert B. Fried tells Times Now that digital forensics investigations are "very time-intensive, resource-intensive" processes, and explains how image analysis requires finding unique identifiers to definitively place a suspect at the scene.

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May 2026News

NewsNation

Nancy Guthrie Evidence Search 'May Take Some Time,' Expert Says

Robert B. Fried provides expert commentary on the Nancy Guthrie evidence search, explaining why digital forensics investigations are time-intensive and what investigators look for in complex missing persons cases.

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May 2026News

MSN News

Nancy Guthrie Evidence Search 'May Take Some Time,' Expert Claims

Robert B. Fried provides expert commentary on the evidence search timeline in the Nancy Guthrie case, offering forensic perspective on the complexity of digital evidence collection.

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May 2026News

MSN News (Australia)

FBI Now Sole Liaison in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Probe

Coverage of the Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation as the FBI assumes sole liaison responsibility in the probe, with expert forensic commentary on the evolving case.

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May / June 2026Magazine

PI Magazine

Book Spotlight & Feature Article

Robert B. Fried featured in the May/June 2026 issue of PI Magazine with a book spotlight and feature article.

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April 19, 2026Feature

The Nation (Nigeria)

Criminology: Expert Gives Insights on Modern Investigation, Digital Forensics

Robert B. Fried delivers the keynote at the LASU Criminology and Security Studies Lecture Series, speaking on digital forensic investigation processes, AI in investigations, and the critical role of the human element.

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April 2026News

MSN News

LASU Criminology Lecture Series: Global Experts Warn of Fragile Digital Evidence, Looming Quantum Threat

Coverage of the LASU Criminology Lecture Series where Robert B. Fried and other global experts addressed the fragile nature of digital evidence and the implications of the emerging quantum era for digital forensics.

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November / December 2024Award Feature

PI Magazine

Top Professional Investigator of 2024

PI Magazine names Robert B. Fried a Top Professional Investigator of 2024 — featured in the November/December 2024 issue.

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November 21, 2024Article

Forensic Focus

My Journey From Digital Forensics Expert to Author

Robert shares his journey from digital forensics practitioner to published author in this Forensic Focus feature article.

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July 9, 2024Article

Forensic Focus

Maximizing e-Discovery Efficiency: A Forensic Perspective

Robert contributes an in-depth article on maximizing efficiency in e-discovery workflows from a forensic practitioner's perspective.

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June 6, 2024Blog

Exterro Digital Forensics Blog

The Crucial Role of Active Listening, Documentation, and Chain of Custody

Robert discusses the critical importance of active listening and documentation in digital forensics investigations for the Exterro blog.

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March 21, 2024Interview

Forensic Focus

Interview: Senior Vice President and Digital Forensics Expert

An in-depth interview with Robert B. Fried covering his career, methodology, and perspectives on the evolving digital forensics landscape.

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August 5, 2021Interview

Forensic Focus

Interview: Senior Vice President, Forensics & Investigations

Forensic Focus interviews Robert on his role, expertise, and insights into the digital forensics industry.

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