19 h. ago Karen Read defense grills crash expert over $400K price tag and experimentation methods

In the trial of Karen Read, accused of killing John O’Keefe, defense scrutinizes crash expert's costly experiments and presentation modifications for inconsistencies.

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33 h. 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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43 h. ago Karen Read's SUV reached '74% throttle' moments before John O'Keefe's final movements, crash expert testifies

Prosecutors in Karen Read's trial use crash expert data to support claims she hit boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV as evidence mounts in Massachusetts court.

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58 h. 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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6 d. ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Karen Read's phone data, Bryan Kohberger's strategy, cannibal family reunion

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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger's car, Karen Read's flirty texts, Menendez brothers' new deal

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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 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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2 w. ago Karen Read trial: Crime lab expert testifies blood evidence was never tested

A Massachusetts State Police forensic expert revealed that potential blood samples from red Solo cups that Canton Police collected were never tested.

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2 w. ago WATCH: New witness takes the stand in Karen Read murder retrial

ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on the latest headlines from the Massachusetts case.

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2 w. ago John O’Keefe’s niece’s testimony wasn’t livestreamed due to her age. Here’s what she said.

O’Keefe’s niece was just 14 years old when her uncle “JJ” died. She took the stand in Karen Read's murder retrial Wednesday. The post John O’Keefe’s niece’s testimony wasn’t livestreamed due to her age. Here’s what she said. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 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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