Evidence Source: Sheridan Family Residence - 1247 Forest View Drive
Collection Location: Living room photo albums and digital camera memory cards
Photo Date Range: January 2009 - June 2010
Analysis Purpose: Document timeline of family behavioral changes and external influence
Photo Set 1-15: Traditional family photos - holidays, birthdays, vacations
Family Composition: Carol Sheridan (mother, age 34), Michael Sheridan (father, age 36), Emma Sheridan (daughter, age 8)
Content Analysis: Normal family activities, healthy family dynamics visible
Behavioral Analysis: Early 2009 photos show typical family interactions. Children appear happy and engaged. Parents demonstrate normal protective behaviors.
Content: Family hiking trips, Emma playing in snow
Notable Detail: All photos taken during daylight hours
Family Demeanor: Still appearing normal and relaxed
Content: Fewer outdoor activities, more indoor family time
Behavioral Changes: Emma appears more clingy to parents in photos
Environmental Details: New security cameras visible in background of 3 photos
Parental Behavior: Carol and Michael show increased vigilance in poses
Photo Quality: Several photos appear rushed or taken hastily
Family Positioning: Family members consistently stay close together, avoiding separation
Background Analysis: Windows visible in photos show curtains consistently closed
Child Behavior: Emma rarely smiling, appears anxious in 6 of 7 photos
Photo Dates: June 15, 22, 28 - Final three photo sessions
Disturbing Elements: Family appears exhausted and fearful
Environmental Changes: Additional locks visible on doors and windows
Unexplained Details: Unidentified shadows visible in background of 2 photos
CRITICAL FINDING: Photo #31 (June 28) shows unknown individual partially visible in reflection of living room mirror
Last Photo Date: July 10, 2010
Total Photos: 127 images (15 deleted files recovered)
Photo Timestamps: All photos taken between 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM (no evening/night photos after March 2010)
Location Services: GPS coordinates match family residence for all photos
Camera Settings: Increasing use of flash even in daylight (suggesting indoor photography preference)
Technical Analysis: EXIF data shows family stopped taking photos outside home after May 2010. Final weeks show photos only taken during peak daylight hours, suggesting fear of darkness.
Professional Assessment:
"The photographic timeline shows classic progression of a family under extended psychological pressure. The transition from normal family activities to defensive positioning and hypervigilance is consistent with stalking or harassment victimization."
"Particularly concerning is the child's behavioral change - Emma goes from confident and playful to anxious and clingy over a 6-month period. This suggests she was aware of and affected by whatever was threatening the family."
"The deleted photos from July 8-10 show a family in crisis mode - barricading, hiding, documenting threats. These appear to be evidence photos taken by the family themselves, possibly preparing for police contact."
Mirror Reflection Analysis (Photo #31):
Shadow Analysis (Multiple Photos):
2010-07-13 04:30 - Photo albums collected from living room during initial search
2010-07-14 09:15 - Digital camera and memory cards secured as evidence
2010-07-15 14:00 - Photo enhancement and analysis initiated
2010-07-16 11:30 - EXIF data extraction completed
2010-07-17 16:45 - Deleted file recovery completed
2010-07-18 13:00 - Psychological analysis report completed
⚠️ These photographs document the final months of a family under siege ⚠️
Evidence shows systematic psychological intimidation leading to tragedy
Victim Advocate: ██████ | Forensic Analyst: Det. Taylor