10 h. ago Jury skepticism of experts could determine outcome in Karen Read murder trial: former judge

Expert witnesses clash in Karen Read's murder trial over whether her Lexus struck Officer John O'Keefe, with a retired judge noting jurors view them skeptically.

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34 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read retrial wraps up seventh week of testimony

Testifying Wednesday, Canton snowplow driver Brian Loughran denied he'd been intimidated into giving testimony favorable to Read's defense. The post Livestream: Karen Read retrial wraps up seventh week of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during crucial hours in Karen Read murder trial

During testimony, Brian Loughran described driving a plow truck past 34 Fairview Road in a blizzard and noted a parked Ford Edge SUV not usually seen there.

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3 d. ago Karen Read’s silence in murder trial raises stakes for defense

The decision not to call Karen Read to testify in her second murder trial could impact the jury's perception amid damaging interview clips shown by the prosecution.

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4 d. ago Lead detective’s text messages cast shadow over Karen Read murder trial

Texts from detective Michael Proctor in Karen Read's murder trial raise questions about investigative bias, with implications for the prosecution's strategy.

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8 d. ago Livestream: Karen Read’s defense team to call their first witness

Read told reporters Thursday the defense’s first witness will be Matthew DiSogra, an expert in vehicle data.  The post Livestream: Karen Read’s defense team to call their first witness appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Livestream: Accident reconstructionist back for a second day in Karen Read murder retrial

Weighing in on prosecutors' theory that Read backed her SUV into John O'Keefe, Judson Welcher opined, “That is what happened.” The post Livestream: Accident reconstructionist back for a second day in Karen Read murder retrial appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Livestream: Karen Read murder retrial stretches into sixth week with additional testimony

“I’m anxious,” Read told reporters last week. “I’m ready to put on our case, which will be more robust than it was last year.” The post Livestream: Karen Read murder retrial stretches into sixth week with additional testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Brain surgeon testifies John O'Keefe died from fall on frozen ground in Karen Read trial

In the murder trial of Karen Read, expert testimony highlights John O'Keefe's fatal head injuries and the role of hypothermia in his death.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues with new witness set to testify

A Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab forensic scientist is expected back on the stand Wednesday, though jurors will first hear from a new witness taken out of order. The post Livestream: Karen Read murder trial continues with new witness set to testify appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Digital expert back on the stand in Karen Read trial after bruising cross

Shanon Burgess told jurors Monday that Read's SUV made a “backing maneuver” that ended around the same time John O'Keefe's phone logged its last movement. The post Livestream: Digital expert back on the stand in Karen Read trial after bruising cross-examination appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Expert witness in Karen Read murder trial caught with 'errors' inflating his credentials

In Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial, DNA links hair on her SUV to victim John O'Keefe, but witness credibility issues arise during cross-examination.

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2 w. ago Livestream: Karen Read murder trial enters fifth week of testimony

An accident reconstructionist is expected to testify for the prosecution in the coming days, offering pivotal testimony in Read's retrial. The post Livestream: Karen Read murder trial enters fifth week of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead

Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Karen Read’s murder retrial closes out fourth week of testimony

Jurors on Thursday heard from medical examiner Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello, who testified about the autopsy she performed on Read's boyfriend, John O'Keefe. The post Livestream: Karen Read’s murder retrial closes out fourth week of testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Medical examiner details skull fractures in Karen Read murder trial testimony

An autopsy by Dr. Scordi-Bello found head trauma and hypothermia in O'Keefe's death with trial implications for Karen Read in Massachusetts.

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3 w. ago Livestream: State Police forensic scientist back on the stand in Karen Read trial

Read's SUV had scratches, chipped paint, a dent, and a broken taillight, according to Massachusetts State Police forensic scientist Maureen Hartnett. The post Livestream: State Police forensic scientist back on the stand in Karen Read trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Karen Read trial returns after unexpected day off

Testimony in Read's retrial is back on Wednesday following an unexpected day off. The post Livestream: Karen Read trial returns after unexpected day off appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Sgt. Bukhenik back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial

Bukhenik testified Friday he believed Read was “trying to get revenge” on her boyfriend when she sent flirty texts to another man. The post Livestream: Sgt. Bukhenik back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 w. ago Livestream: Sgt. Bukhenik faces more questioning from Karen Read’s defense

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik testified Thursday he did not believe former Trooper Michael Proctor played a “major” role in Read's case. The post Livestream: Sgt. Bukhenik faces more questioning from Karen Read’s defense appeared first on Boston.com.

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