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The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe

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In "The Trial of Karen Read," listeners are drawn into a gripping courtroom drama unfolding around the mysterious death of John O"Keefe. This investigative series explores the intricate details of the trial of Karen Read, the woman accused of a crime that has captivated the nation. Each episode delves into the evidence presented, the witnesses" testimonies, and the legal strategies from both the defense and the prosecution. As the trial progresses, the podcast also examines the broader implications

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90:41

Leaf Blowers & Blood - Paul Gallagher's Strong Karen...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

Leaf Blowers & Blood - Paul Gallagher's Strong Karen Read Trial Testimony Retired Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher stepped up to the stand on May 5, 2025, bringing his years of experience to bolster the prosecution’s case against Karen Read. His testimony focused on his role at the crime scene where John O’Keefe was found dead, specifically how he used a leaf blower to clear snow and preserve evidence like blood and a broken cocktail glass. This was a key moment, as the prosecution argues

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87:30

Karen Read Defense FLOPS in Cross-Examination!...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

Karen Read Defense FLOPS in Cross-Examination! Paramedic’s ‘I Hit Him’ Claim Stands Strong! Katie McLaughlin, a Canton firefighter-paramedic, took the stand on May 5, 2025, and dropped a bombshell that had the courtroom buzzing. She testified that when she arrived at the snowy scene where John O’Keefe’s body was found on January 29, 2022, she heard Karen Read repeatedly say, “I hit him, I hit him, I hit him.” This was huge for the prosecution, who’ve been hammering the narrative that Read, drunk

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71:03

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 1

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 1 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow outside a friend’s home after a night of drinking. Stay tuned as both sides lay out their version of what happened that

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70:19

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 2

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 2 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow outside a friend’s home after a night of drinking. Stay tuned as both sides lay out their version of what happened that

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70:01

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 3

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 3 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow outside a friend’s home after a night of drinking. Stay tuned as both sides lay out their version of what happened that

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76:29

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 4

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

MA v. Karen Read Murder Retrial - Day 10 Part 4 This is audio from the courtroom in the high-profile murder retrial of Karen Read in Dedham, Massachusetts. She's facing second-degree murder charges and more in connection with the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow outside a friend’s home after a night of drinking. Stay tuned as both sides lay out their version of what happened that

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31:48

Partygoer Sarah Levinson's Testimony Exposes Karen...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/07

Partygoer Sarah Levinson's Testimony Exposes Karen Read's Lies About Night of Murder! Sarah Levinson, a friend of Brian Albert Jr., testified on May 5, 2025, about her experiences at the party held at 34 Fairview Road on January 28, 2022. She described the mood at the party as light and jovial, with no signs of tension or fighting among the attendees, which is significant as it contradicts any claims that there might have been altercations or disturbances that could have led to John O’Keefe’s

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15:32

Karen Read's Defense Cross-Examination Fails to...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Karen Read's Defense Cross-Examination Fails to Discredit Heather Maxon As Witness Heather Maxon testified on May 5, 2025, about what she saw on the night of January 29, 2022, stating that she observed a woman and a man in an SUV turning onto Fairview Road after midnight. This sighting is crucial for the prosecution, as it places Karen Read and John O’Keefe at the location where O’Keefe’s body was later found, supporting the timeline of events leading to his death and aligning with the

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35:39

Nagel Nails It! Sees Karen Read's SUV Outside the...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Nagel Nails It! Sees Karen Read's SUV Outside the House – Defense Can't Escape! Ryan Nagel testified on May 5, 2025, about what he witnessed on January 29, 2022, stating that he saw a woman in a black SUV outside 34 Fairview Road after midnight, which matches the description of Karen Read and her vehicle. His testimony is vital for the prosecution, as it corroborates other witnesses’ accounts, such as Heather Maxon’s, and helps establish Read’s presence at the scene at the time of O’Keefe’s death,

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68:48

BAC Bombshell Read’s Alcohol Level 2–3x Legal Limit -...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

BAC Bombshell Read’s Alcohol Level 2–3x Legal Limit - Hanna Knowles Full Testimony Hannah Knowles brought the science—and it didn’t help Read’s defense. Her expert analysis put Karen Read’s estimated BAC between 0.14% and 0.28% at the time of the incident. That’s not “I had a glass of wine,” that’s deep into judgment-blurring territory. The defense went after her on the usual angles: how extrapolation works, time gaps, margin of error. But Knowles kept it clean and clinical. She explained the math,

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14:27

The Question That Could Break the Karen Read Case...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

The Question That Could Break the Karen Read Case 'Did I Hit Him', FBI Behavior Expert Talks In this episode, we focus on one of the most puzzling—and potentially case-defining—moments in the Karen Read trial. When she allegedly asked, “Did I hit him?” before John O’Keefe’s body had even been discovered, it sent shockwaves through the timeline and raised one chilling question: why would anyone assume that? Joined by former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, we take a deep dive into the

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68:49

McCabe vs Karen Read Defense: Guess Who Still Sounds...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

McCabe vs Karen Read Defense: Guess Who Still Sounds Like the Truth Teller By the third round, you could feel the shift in the room. The defense was repeating itself, circling the same topics, hoping to finally get McCabe to trip. It didn’t happen. She shot down claims of coordination with the Alberts, denied any script, and stuck to the simple truth—Karen Read said she hit John. McCabe didn’t get cagey. She didn’t lash out. She answered. And every answer made the defense look more desperate. If

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46:40

McCabe Holds the Line as Karen Read's Defense Spins...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

McCabe Holds the Line as Karen Read's Defense Spins in Circles The second segment of McCabe’s testimony went deeper—this time focusing on how she handled the timeline and the events at 34 Fairview. The defense kept throwing curveballs, trying to paint her as inconsistent or rehearsed. But every time they swung, she let it sail by. Calm. Controlled. Not rattled. She doubled down that Karen was panicked, saying “I hit him” over and over. The defense tried insinuating she was covering for the Alberts

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93:06

Jennifer McCabe's Unwavering Testimony Undermines...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Jennifer McCabe's Unwavering Testimony Undermines Karen Read's Defense Narrative Jennifer McCabe, a close friend of Karen Read, testified that Read repeatedly exclaimed, "I hit him," upon discovering John O'Keefe's body. McCabe also addressed a controversial Google search from her phone, "hos long to die in cold," asserting it was made after finding O'Keefe and at Read's request. The defense's attempts to discredit her were met with firm denials and consistent recollections, reinforcing the

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16:52

Why Karen Read’s Own Words May Be the Most Damaging...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Why Karen Read’s Own Words May Be the Most Damaging Evidence Yet What if everything we thought about how John O'Keefe died is wrong? As testimony unfolds in the Karen Read trial, Defense Attorney Bob Motta of the Defense Diaries podcast breaks down a theory that challenges the entire foundation of the prosecution’s case. This episode dives into whether a drunken fight—not a cold-blooded conspiracy—might explain what happened that night. Was it a tragic accident inside the house that everyone is too

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14:34

Five Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Five Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Could Karen Read really not remember that night—or was she trying to rewrite it? From her frantic “Did I hit him?” phone calls to the eerie detail of a cracked taillight, this episode dives into the unraveling narrative at the heart of the John O’Keefe case. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to explore how memory, guilt, and self-preservation collide when trauma meets possible

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10:43

Karen Read’s Defense: Does It Even Make Sense? A...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Karen Read’s Defense: Does It Even Make Sense? A Prosecutor’s Take Sometimes courtroom defense strategies get creative — but in the Karen Read trial, the theory has gone from bold to borderline science fiction. In this episode, we sit down with former prosecutor Eric Faddis to dissect whether the defense’s story holds any weight when measured against real-world logic and legal standards. We discuss how the defense narrative — that multiple partygoers, including cops, staged a murder and planted

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50:19

Did Karen Read KNOW John O'Keefe Was Dead? FBI Expert...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

In this deep dive into the Karen Read trial, retired FBI Special Agent and Hidden Killers Daily Contributor Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to dissect the stunning courtroom developments. Newly surfaced footage from docuseries interviews shows Karen Read struggling to explain her alcohol consumption on the night of John O'Keefe's death, raising serious questions about her credibility. With raw, unedited clips presented to the jury, experts discuss how Read’s own words could deal a major

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34:09

Karen Read’s Defense Just Made Her Look GUILTIER! —...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

Karen Read’s Defense Just Made Her Look GUILTIER! — More Epic Defense Fails! In this jaw-dropping courtroom moment from the Karen Read murder trial, we break down how the defense tried to discredit forensic evidence—only to make Karen Read look even guiltier. On May 5, 2025, retired Canton Police Lieutenant Paul Gallagher took the stand and walked the jury through the snowy, high-stakes crime scene where Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s body was found. Gallagher’s testimony painted a clear

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26:42

'I Wasn’t Reckless': Karen Read Admits Up to 10...

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O"Keefe ·

2025/05/06

'I Wasn’t Reckless' Karen Read Admits Up to 10 Drinks — But 'Couldn't Possibly Have Hit John O'Keefe'... Yea.... In a dramatic turn in the Karen Read murder trial, jurors were shown a lengthy video recording that may prove to be one of the most damaging pieces of evidence yet. In it, Karen Read discusses her alcohol intake the night Boston police officer John O’Keefe died — admitting she had anywhere from four to ten drinks in just two hours. Then, in the same breath, she claims she didn’t think

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