KAREN READ TRIAL

Jun 24 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Karen Read Case: A Jury Foreman's Insight

The jury foreman from the Karen Read trial finally spoke out, sharing his thoughts on the case that gripped Boston. He kept his identity private, focusing on the evidence that led to Read's acquittal on serious charges, though she was convicted of drunk driving. The jury took four days to deliberate, sifting through the evidence carefully. At first, personal opinion...

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Jun 21 2025CRIME

Jury Member Shares Insights on the Karen Read Trial

The Karen Read trial has been a topic of intense discussion, and one juror, Paula Prado, has shared her thoughts on the case. Prado, a 39-year-old mother of four from Walpole, was one of the 12 jurors who decided the outcome of the trial. She has been open about her emotions and the challenges she faced during the deliberation process. Prado admitted that the verdict...

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Jun 20 2025CRIME

Jury Member Questions Police Work in Karen Read Case

The jury that cleared Karen Read of murder and manslaughter charges had a lot to say after the verdict. One juror, who chose to stay anonymous, shared her thoughts with the media. She believed that the key evidence, the supposed car collision, never happened. She also pointed out that the police investigation was shoddy, which made it tough for the prosecution to bui...

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Jun 14 2025CRIME

A Second Chance at Justice: The Karen Read Case Revisited

The courtroom drama surrounding Karen Read is far from over. As the jury begins to deliberate, the second trial of Read, who is accused of causing the death of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, in 2022, is reaching its climax. The prosecution's argument is straightforward: they believe Read struck her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car during a blizzard in ...

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May 16 2025CRIME

A Forensic Look at the Karen Read Case

The Karen Read case is back in the spotlight as a forensic expert from the Massachusetts State Police crime lab takes the stand again. This expert, Maureen Hartnett, has been examining key pieces of evidence. The evidence in question includes items found on and around Karen Read's SUV. These items are crucial in determining what really happened on that fateful night....

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Apr 26 2025CRIME

Jurors Visit Crime Scene in Karen Read Case

The jury in the Karen Read case will visit the alleged crime scene in Canton. This visit aims to give them a better understanding of the events that took place on January 29, 2022. The scene is the home where John O’Keefe, Read’s boyfriend, was found unresponsive in the snow. The jurors will see the house and the surrounding area. They will also see Read’s Lexus SUV ...

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

A Snowy Night and a Murder Mystery

The retrial of Karen Read, a 45-year-old woman from Mansfield, is underway. She is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer named John O'Keefe. The jury selection process wrapped up on April 15, after three weeks of work. Out of the 18 people selected, 12 will make the final decisions, while the rest will be alternates. The prosecution claims that R...

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Massachusetts' Murder Case Investigations: A Closer Look

Have you ever wondered how murder cases are solved in Massachusetts? True crime writer Susan Zalkind has been looking into this, and she's got some interesting things to say. The Karen Read trial brought some attention to the Massachusetts State Police. While they have a high solve rate, around 94% between 2019 and 2023, Zalkind thinks there are some big problems beh...

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