Karen Read - Page 5

June 4

Witness in Karen Read trial describes 'strange' exchange between McCabe and Read before boyfriend's death

During testimony in Karen Read's murder trial, 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.

June 4

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.

June 3

Kelly Dever denies seeing key figures near Karen Read’s vehicle in 'disaster' testimony: expert

A Boston police officer's testimony in Karen Read's trial raises questions of coercion, as the defense seeks to undermine the investigation into John O'Keefe's death.

June 3

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.

June 1

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.

May 31

Mother of slain Boston police officer sends wordless message to Karen Read in courtroom showdown

In Karen Read's retrial, family tensions rise as John O'Keefe's mother and Read's father show differing courtroom demeanors, impacting public perception.

May 30

Who to watch as Karen Read's defense steps up to plate – and it's not slugger Alan Jackson

Karen Read's defense team challenges murder allegations in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, as the prosecution rests its case with key testimony.

May 29

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.

May 28

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.

May 22

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.