9 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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10 h. ago 4 takeaways from Erin Patterson's testimony at her toxic mushroom triple murder trial

Patterson is accused of putting death cap mushrooms in a meal she served her estranged husband's relatives in July 2023, killing three. She took the stand in Week 6 of the trial gripping Australia.

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33 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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56 h. ago North Texas Jury Hands Down Life Sentence After Fentanyl Murder Trial

A jury in Tarrant County, Texas, handed down a life sentence following a jury trial under the state's new law that charges a fentanyl dealer with murder if a customer dies from the drug. The district attorney pledges that more of these fentanyl murder cases will be tried to send a message to drug traffickers. The post North Texas Jury Hands Down Life Sentence After Fentanyl Murder Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

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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 Woman on trial for mushroom murders says she was trying to fix a 'bland' lunch

An Australian woman on trial for the triple murder of her estranged husband's relatives and the attempted murder of another has told the Supreme Court in the state of Victoria that she carefully planned the July 2023 lunch where her dinner guests were ...

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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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5 d. ago Texas murder suspect Trevor McEuen caught after weeks on the run

Trevor McEuen, a Texas murder suspect, was captured after fleeing trial. His case has sparked debate on bail reform, with Gov. Abbott advocating for changes.

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6 d. ago Karen Read sells home and taps retirement fund to pay mounting legal bills in murder retrial

Facing life in prison, Karen Read turns to crowdfunding to cover $5 million legal fees in her second murder trial, highlighting the financial burden of high-profile cases.

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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 In Australia, everyone has a hot take about the mushroom murder trial

In Australia, everyone has a hot take about the mushroom murder trial  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Idaho murder suspect's lawyers demand trial postponement over 'prejudicial' TV special

Kohberger's defense seeks trial postponement due to prejudicial media coverage and ongoing investigation, arguing constitutional rights infringement.

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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 Washington Co. 1988 cold case murder trial delayed due to sentencing disagreement

Washington Co. 1988 cold case murder trial delayed due to sentencing disagreement  KPTV

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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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