The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe
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 of the case, including its impact on the local community, the justice system, and the media. With expert commentary from legal analysts, interviews with key figures close to the case, and a deep dive into the social and psychological dimensions involved, this series seeks to uncover the truth behind the headlines and answer the question: Is there justice for John O'Keefe? Join us as we piece together the story, challenge preconceptions, and follow every twist and turn in this compelling search for justice.
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May 7, 2025 • 37 mins
Karen Read Trial Day 10 Recap - 52 Calls, 1 Dead Cop, More Karen Admissions
In today’s explosive courtroom testimony, jurors in the Karen Read murder trial were confronted with the one voice that might matter more than any other: Karen Read’s. On May 6, 2025, prosecutors played a series of voicemails and video clips recorded in the hours surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe—and for the first time, th...
In today’s explosive courtroom testimony, jurors in the Karen Read murder trial were confronted with the one voice that might matter more than any other: Karen Read’s. On May 6, 2025, prosecutors played a series of voicemails and video clips recorded in the hours surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe—and for the first time, th...
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May 7, 2025 • 18 mins
Consciousness of Guilt What Karen Read May Have Admitted Before the Body Was Found
What someone says in a moment of panic can speak louder than any forensic expert. In this episode, we revisit the moment Karen Read allegedly asked “Did I hit him?” before John O’Keefe’s body was discovered — and what that reveals about her state of mind.
Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins us to discuss the legal doctrine o...
What someone says in a moment of panic can speak louder than any forensic expert. In this episode, we revisit the moment Karen Read allegedly asked “Did I hit him?” before John O’Keefe’s body was discovered — and what that reveals about her state of mind.
Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins us to discuss the legal doctrine o...
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Crazy Karen Read Claim - McCabe’s 911 Call Was ‘Too Calm’... That’s the Defense’s Argument Now
In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the perplexing aspects of the Karen Read case, focusing on the events between April 30 and May 2. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to dissect the timeline, scrutinize the controversial snowplow theory, and examine the inconsistencies in Read's statements about ...
In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the perplexing aspects of the Karen Read case, focusing on the events between April 30 and May 2. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to dissect the timeline, scrutinize the controversial snowplow theory, and examine the inconsistencies in Read's statements about ...
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May 7, 2025 • 54 mins
Karen Read's Angry Voicemails EXPOSED: The Calls That Could Seal Her Fate!"
In today’s explosive session of the Karen Read trial (May 6, 2025), the jury was played a series of disturbing voicemails and phone calls that Read allegedly left for Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in the days and hours leading up to his death. These messages weren’t just emotionally charged—they were furious, erratic, and possibly incrim...
In today’s explosive session of the Karen Read trial (May 6, 2025), the jury was played a series of disturbing voicemails and phone calls that Read allegedly left for Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in the days and hours leading up to his death. These messages weren’t just emotionally charged—they were furious, erratic, and possibly incrim...
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May 7, 2025 • 36 mins
Karen Read’s CLAW Marks? The Injury That Could Explain the ‘Angry Reverse’
In today’s episode of Hidden Killers, we dive deep into one of the most unsettling and highly debated pieces of evidence in the Karen Read trial—the mysterious claw-like marks found on John O’Keefe’s arm. Are these simply incidental injuries from a chaotic night out? Or do they suggest a far more violent and emotionally charged confrontation th...
In today’s episode of Hidden Killers, we dive deep into one of the most unsettling and highly debated pieces of evidence in the Karen Read trial—the mysterious claw-like marks found on John O’Keefe’s arm. Are these simply incidental injuries from a chaotic night out? Or do they suggest a far more violent and emotionally charged confrontation th...
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May 6, 2025 • 90 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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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...
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...
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May 6, 2025 • 71 mins
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 drink...
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 drink...
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May 6, 2025 • 70 mins
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 drink...
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 drink...
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May 6, 2025 • 70 mins
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 drink...
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 drink...
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May 6, 2025 • 76 mins
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 drink...
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 drink...
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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...
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...
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May 6, 2025 • 15 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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May 6, 2025 • 35 mins
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...
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...
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May 6, 2025 • 68 mins
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, ma...
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, ma...
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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?
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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?
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May 6, 2025 • 68 mins
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 l...
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 l...
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May 6, 2025 • 46 mins
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” ...
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” ...
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May 6, 2025 • 93 mins
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 we...
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 we...
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May 6, 2025 • 16 mins
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 happen...
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 happen...
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