The Karen Read Murder Trial: Canton Confidential

The Karen Read Murder Trial: Canton Confidential

Nightly coverage of the Karen Read murder trial and her allegations of a cover-up over the killing of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

Episodes

1 month later: More Karen Read trial fallout

July 21, 2025 • 21 mins
A month after a jury found Karen Read not guilty of the most serious charges against her, we and our experts recap what jurors and her lawyers have said about the trial, the newest in-court fallout over Michael Proctor and how the case could impact the race for Norfolk district attorney.    You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe...
Mark as Played

What does Karen Read's near-total acquittal mean for the Walshe case?

July 12, 2025 • 20 mins
This is a bonus episode taken from "The Searches for Ana Walshe," our sister podcast available wherever you listen. Subscribe for all the updates in this ongoing case. The legal battle over critical digital evidence in the Ana Walshe murder case is intensifying as Brian Walshe's lawyers argue that police stepped out of line when obtaining the alleged Google searches about how to dispose of a body. Could the mistrust in Norfolk Co...
Mark as Played

Karen Read lawyers talk 'culminating moment of the defense,' Cannone, more

July 1, 2025 • 37 mins
Karen Read defense attorneys David Yannetti and Robert Alessi joined us for a live conversation about the murder trial. Watch their extended interview here, covering the dramatic end to the trial, key moments along the way, Judge Beverly Cannone, how to explain complicated technical evidence, why they didn't call several key witnesses (Michael Proctor, Brian Albert and Brian Higgins) and much more.    You can watch the TV version...
Mark as Played

Karen Read fallout: New juror reaction, lawyers' spat, 'TikTok trials'

June 26, 2025 • 21 mins

 

 

You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston

If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Canton.Confidential@nbcuni.com 

Mark as Played

One-on-one with Juror 11: Why she believes Karen Read is innocent

June 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Paula Prado, juror #11, sat down with Sue O'Connell for a conversation about the Karen Read trial, including her impressions of the attorneys and witnesses, what she perceived as holes in the investigation, and what she knew about the case before it all started.    You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NB...
Mark as Played

Reflecting on the trial through the eyes of a juror

June 20, 2025 • 21 mins
Juror #11 shared what the group was discussing as it decided Karen Read's fate. Plus, we hear from Read's parents as the long legal battle finally ends.    You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions on the case, send them to us at Canton.Confidential@nbcuni.com 
Mark as Played

What comes next? Karen Read still faces a wrongful death lawsuit

June 19, 2025 • 20 mins
What comes in the aftermath of Karen Read's criminal trial? In this episode of "Canton Confidential," we dive into the strategy that turned a murder charge into an OUI conviction, and what could still be to come in a civil case.    You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you have questions o...
Mark as Played

The verdict is in, 'a complete victory for the defense'

June 18, 2025 • 52 mins
After an eight-week trial and days of deliberation, a jury acquitted Karen Read of the most serious charges against her in John O'Keefe's death — she was convicted only on an OUI charge, prompting a sudden cheer from the hundreds of Read's supporters outside. On this special edition of "Canton Confidential," our experts discuss how the defense created a "relatively soft landing spot" for the jury to convict only on an OUI charge,...
Mark as Played

Verdict watch: What might the jury's 4 questions mean?

June 17, 2025 • 22 mins
The jury sent in four questions about the charges against Karen Read Tuesday, and while they didn't deliver a verdict, there was plenty of drama in court — some of it starting to sound familiar to people who followed the first trial. Here's what Judge Cannone said to each question, and our experts' analysis. Plus, hear from Read's anxious supporters waiting outside the courthouse and our courtroom insider on the high tension ins...
Mark as Played

How long will a Karen Read verdict take? Plus verdict slip changes and ASL

June 16, 2025 • 21 mins
How long will it take for the Karen Read jury to deliver a verdict? Here's what other high-profile murder trials suggest. And with our legal analysts, we dig into the verdict slips — the loss and the victory that Judge Cannone gave the defense on changing the documents, and whether the slips could ever be made clearer. Plus, how Read's defense team is working to corral the crowd of her supporters outside of court.    You can wa...
Mark as Played

Closing argument analysis: 'no collision' vs. 'no boogeyman'

June 13, 2025 • 21 mins
Karen Read's fate is now in the hands of the jury, after eight weeks of testimony and dramatic closing arguments. Here's what happened in court Friday — a legal breakdown of the lawyers' arguments and how they went over in court. Plus, Ronald Estanislao, a juror from the first trial, gives his take on the now controversial jury slips and explains what it was like starting deliberations after a long trial: "we were all suddenly real...
Mark as Played

What Karen Read defense, prosecution revealed before closings

June 12, 2025 • 21 mins
The sides in the Karen Read murder trial have one last chance to persuade the jury, but before their closing arguments, we got a sneak peek during important preparations in court. The defense is taking a new strategy on its third-party culprit claims and made some new requests of the judge, while making a somewhat rare request for the jury to consider a lesser charge. The prosecution, meanwhile, insisted the defense experts conflic...
Mark as Played

Defense resting after heated end to testimony | What's next?

June 11, 2025 • 22 mins
With Karen Read’s defense resting its case — and prosecution now saying it’s not calling a rebuttal witness — here’s what we’re expecting for the final stage of the trial beginning on Thursday and Friday. All that came after an intense day of testimony and cross-examination, with the prosecution at one point asking ARCCA biomechanist Andrew Rentschler if he had a theory about evidence being planted. Our experts discuss why the p...
Mark as Played

The last defense witnesses share a view on O'Keefe's injury

June 10, 2025 • 21 mins
A forensic pathologist called by Karen Read's defense was insistent that the evidence shows her SUV didn't hit John O'Keefe — and while she was prohibited from saying his arm injury was caused by a dog bite, Judge Cannone did give the defense a partial victory on the subject. Then, the defense called what's believed to be their final witness, and the ARCCA biomechanist also testified that the evidence doesn't suggest O'Keefe was h...
Mark as Played

Latest legal fireworks: New mistrial motion, admitted mistake

June 9, 2025 • 22 mins
"The commonwealth has no case, they have no collision. They are desperate," defense attorney Robert Alessi said in court as he moved for a mistrial for a second time in the Karen Read retrial. Our legal experts explain what happened in court, why Judge Beverly Cannone didn't declare a mistrial and what it might mean for the case. Plus, ARCCA crash reconstruction expert Daniel Wolfe showed video of his test on — did it help or hur...
Mark as Played

Round 2 of the battle of the crash reconstruction experts

June 6, 2025 • 21 mins
The prosecution fought tooth and nail to keep Karen Read's ARCCA witnesses from testifying, but the first of two took the stand Friday. Here's what he said — when the judge didn't sustain objections to the questioning — and what it was like in court. Plus, a former police chief reflects on the recent officer testimony in the trial, a former juror answers some key questions on how objections are seen from the jury box and much mor...
Mark as Played

Grading Karen Read's defense before their final push to closing arguments

June 5, 2025 • 23 mins
Karen Read expects her defense to rest next Tuesday, "give or take." With the day off in court, our experts share what they make of her team's presentation so far, whether they've managed to convey reasonable doubt and what's becoming of their third-party culprit defense. Plus, we break down the proposed jury instructions and answer your questions on the meaning of a reasonable degree of certainty and if Read can be convicted on ...
Mark as Played

Snow plow driver 'saw nothing' on Fairview Road, talks 'Turtleboy'

June 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Karen Read's team called Canton snow plow driver Brian "Lucky" Loughran, who testified that he didn't see John O'Keefe's body outside the home in the hours before he was found there, though he says he did see something else that was odd. He was also asked, by the prosecution, about controversial blogger Aidan "Turtleboy" Kearney. Our chief legal analyst breaks down how effective Loughran's testimony was for the prosecution and d...
Mark as Played

Karen Read's mistrial motion denied | Officer says evidence changed

June 3, 2025 • 21 mins
Big accusations were made in the Karen Read trial Tuesday — did they stick? Prosecutors' questioning of a dog bite expert led the defense to move for a mistrial, citing activity that was "abhorrent to a fair trial," but it was ultimately denied. Then, a Dighton police sergeant testifies that a piece of Read's now-broken taillight "was intact" when he saw it, soon before state police took custody of the vehicle. Our chief legal a...
Mark as Played

Analyzing ex-Canton officer's testimony; will Michael Proctor be called?

June 2, 2025 • 21 mins
A former Canton police officer called by Karen Read's defense got into a heated exchange with one of the lawyers in court as he accused her of changing her testimony since speaking to federal investigators. We ask our experts what they thought of the exchanges, if she met the definition of a hostile witness and about Read's claim she's part of a "blue wall of silence." Plus, how the jury reacted to a dog bite expert from the firs...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Breakfast Club

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Crime Junkie

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    Betrayal: Season 4

    Betrayal: Season 4

    Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack. Karoline Borega married a man of honor – a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. She knew there would be sacrifices to accommodate her husband’s career. But she had no idea that he was using his badge to fool everyone. This season, we expose a man who swore two sacred oaths—one to his badge, one to his bride—and broke them both. We follow Karoline as she questions everything she thought she knew about her partner of over 20 years. And make sure to check out Seasons 1-3 of Betrayal, along with Betrayal Weekly Season 1.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.