Questions answered in this file

What are fixed points in a timeline?

Time-stamped, documented events such as receipts, time cards, phone records or attendance registers, which are more reliable than memory.

How precise is cell site location data?

It indicates the general area a phone connected from, not an exact location, and device clocks can be wrong.

What should I do when witness accounts conflict?

Record both versions with their sources, check how each witness anchored the time and avoid choosing one without corroboration.

Does being last seen with someone imply guilt?

No. It is a lead to examine carefully, not evidence that the person was involved in what happened.

How should uncertainty be shown in a reconstruction?

Use time ranges and confidence levels, and mark unknown gaps clearly instead of filling them with assumptions.