This is the Hidden Killers podcast with Tony Brewski and continuing coverage of the case against Karen Reed.

Whatever you're ready, Mr. Leslie.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Good afternoon, Mr. Burgess.

Good afternoon.

You spell your first name, Shannon with one end. Do I have that correct?

Yes, that is correct. You described yourself as a digital forensic examiner, correct? Yes, that's correct. You use the term forensics often in your analysis.

Yes, it is.

And would you agree that generally the accepted definition of forensics is something that relates to that's used in and is suitable for a court of law.

Yes, I would.

And so when you're working in forensics, even in your office, you understand that eventually

it's very likely that whatever work you're working on is going to end up or could end up in a court of

law, correct? Correct. And you mentioned in your direct examination the scientific method,

right? Correct. And I was pleased to hear mention of the scientific method. And I just want to

cover some principles with regard to the scientific method. But before

I do, I just want to see how forensics envelopes in certain items. So forensics applies

scientific methods and principles to legal matters, particularly in criminal investigations, right?

Correct.

So fair statement.

Yes. Thank you.

And forensics are used to help lawyers in their preparation, correct?

Yes, I've been correct. And it's used to help judges in courts of law?

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