In this gripping episode of Bright Brainz, we dive into the world of digital sleuthing with Cricket, an open source intelligence (OSINT) powerhouse who cracked a 25-year-old family mystery wide open.
Cricket takes us on an emotional and electrifying journey as she recounts how she used nothing but public records, digital breadcrumbs, and sheer determination to find her brother after decades of silence. Along the way, she unpacks the powerful OSINT tools and tactics that fueled her investigation, revealing just how much information is hiding in plain sight.
But it’s not all data dumps and deep dives—Cricket opens up about the emotional toll of her search, the mental resilience required for this kind of work, and why protecting your mind is just as crucial as protecting your privacy.
As the conversation unfolds, she shares eye-opening stories of social engineering, digital footprints, and the realities of online privacy in today’s world. We wrap up with a look at her current mission: helping others navigate the chaos of missing persons cases through her company, Petrichor Intelligence, and building a supportive, ethical OSINT community.
This episode is part masterclass, part thriller, and all heart. Don’t miss it.
Cricket can be reached @ petrichorintelligence@gmail.com
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Intro and outro music made by Cassidine productions @ https://youtube.com/channel/UCPFmkKF_Kj1qebtArO3azLw?si=4XCSKHTTKAKxWML7
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