“Two teenagers broke into a mother’s home and waited for her to return… but a hidden phone recording exposed the crime they thought would never be discovered.”

Detectives started by canvassing the neighborhood for any witnesses or surveillance footage. Cameras from nearby homes showed two teenagers moving through the alley behind the house

earlier that evening. Although their faces were partially covered, investigators noticed distinctive clothing and shoes that would later help identify them.

The investigation took a major turn when forensic analysts examined the phones belonging to the suspects. On one of the devices, investigators discovered an accidental audio recording. The recording continue reading …

had been triggered earlier that evening and captured the teens discussing their plan and joking with each other before and during the crime.