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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.

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    3 years later, loved ones still seeking justice for John O'Keefe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 20:19


    On a special episode of "Canton Confidential," three years after the body of John O'Keefe was found unresponsive in the cold outside a Canton home, we take a look back at the Boston police officer's life as his family continues to seek answers and explore where the town stands.

    Karen Read appears on Dateline as high court prepares to hear her appeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 20:15


    In a packed show, we got a special preview of Friday's Dateline interview with Karen Read, discussed the more than $250,000 that her first trial cost for security alone, heard from the ACLU of Massachusetts on why they weighed in on Read's appeal in Massachusetts' highest court and much more.

    Recap: Major developments since Karen Read's mistrial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 20:20


    Weeks after a mistrial was declared in the Karen Read case, the fallout continues. Jurors have broken their silence, further state police investigations have come into question and a new and well-known lawyer has been tapped to lead the next prosecution. In this special edition of "Canton Confidential," we're looking back at the major developments and ahead at what shape the next trial could take.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    'He's toxic': Legal expert on DA's decision not to call Proctor in Walshe case

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 6:27


    In this special crossover episode, NBC10 Boston legal analyst Michael Coyne breaks down the Norfolk district attorney's filing in the murder case involving Ana and Brian Walshe that his office doesn't plan to call the lead investigator, embattled Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who became the subject of controversy for his role in the Karen Read murder trial. The episode is also being published on our show "The Searches for Ana Walshe," which covers the Walshe case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Karen Read's motion to dismiss denied: Breaking down the ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 7:54


    Judge Beverly Cannone has officially denied Karen Read's motion to dismiss two of the charges brought against her, ending – for now – the prospect that Read won't be charged with murder at her re-trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Armed with info from jurors, defense attorneys push to dismiss two charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 19:09


    Judge Beverly Cannone heard arguments about charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a deadly crash, which Karen Read's attorneys are trying to get dismissed ahead of her retrial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A new trial date, new tensions and new legal challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 20:23


    The retrial against Karen Read is set for Jan. 27, months after a mistrial was declared due to a hung jury and just days before the third anniversary of John O'Keefe's death.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Canton police fallout and ongoing jury questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 20:22


    The defense for Karen Read is continuing its push for two charges to be dismissed after her attorneys say jurors came forward with new information about their verdict.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Defense moves to dismiss 2 of 3 charges after mistrial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 20:17


    Two updates came Monday in the Karen Read case, as her attorneys filed a motion to dismiss charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a deadly crash, and the Massachusetts State Police suspended Trooper Michael Proctor without pay.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The legal saga that brought us to a mistrial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 20:21


    We're looking back at what jurors heard through a trial that lasted more than two months and ended with a mistrial as prosecutors vow to retry their case against Karen Read.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What could a retrial look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 20:56


    Would Judge Beverly Cannone preside over a retrial in the Karen Read case? What might be different next time around for the prosecution and the defense? We look back at the proceedings that ended this week with a hung jury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Another major murder case in Norfolk Superior Court (Bonus episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 16:48


    The Karen Read murder trial isn't the only closely watched murder case playing out in Norfolk Superior Court this year. In this bonus episode of "Canton Confidential," we're giving you a look at our reporting on another major proceeding, the Ana Walshe murder case, and explain a few connections between the two cases.Listen and subscribe to NBC10 Boston's "The Searches for Ana Walshe" in this app or wherever you get your podcasts. More details here: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/ana-walshe-brian-murder-case-podcast/3290178/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What happens after a mistrial?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 20:17


    Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in John O'Keefe's death, has been relieved of duty by the Massachusetts State Police. We look at the impact the development might have for the Karen Read case and others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 35 | A deadlocked jury forces a mistrial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 20:20


    After jurors failed to come to a unanimous decision, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial. We have full analysis of looking at what we learned from the court proceedings and what's to come.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 34: Is the jury deadlocked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 20:22


    Another twist came Friday in the Karen Read murder trial after Judge Beverly Cannone told jurors, who said they were deadlocked, to continue deliberating.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 33 | A closer look at the charges jurors are considering

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 20:21


    A third day of deliberations has drawn to a close, and the world is waiting to see whether Karen Read will be found guilty of the charges against her. And while a trial often focuses on the highest charge - in this case second-degree murder - jurors have the lesser charges to consider as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 32 | Tensions flare over verdict slip as jury continues deliberations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 20:20


    Tensions ran high in court Wednesday as the jury in the Karen Read murder trial deliberated for the first full day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 31 | Closing arguments, and the jury begins deliberating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 20:22


    After weeks of testimony, the Karen Read murder trial is in the hands of the jury. Get a recap of the closing arguments made by the prosecution and the defense and hear what it was like in the courtroom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 30 | The defense rests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 20:20


    The defense rested its case Monday, and with closing statements expected Tuesday, jurors will soon deliberate on the eight weeks of testimony in the murder trial against Karen Read.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 29 | The prosecution rests, the defense brings first witnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 20:16


    The prosecution rested its case against Karen Read Friday with what many felt was an underwhelming testimony from the medical examiner. After, the defense began calling its first witnesses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 28 | Jury hears voicemails Karen Read left John O'Keefe the night he died

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 20:21


    Voicemails from Karen Read to John O'Keefe hours before his death were played at her murder trial Thursday. Jurors also heard from the medical examiner who did the autopsy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 27 | Without jurors in the room, judge considers defense witnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 11:29


    Court was held without the jury Tuesday as three potential witnesses were vetted by Judge Beverly Cannone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 26 | What to take away from Read's messages to O'Keefe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 20:01


    As Week 8 of the murder trial against Karen Read got underway Monday, jurors heard from a state police crash reconstruction expert and saw messages depicting a troubled relationship between the defendant and John O'Keefe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 25 | Digital forensics expert testifies about 'Hos long to die in cold' search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 20:22


    A chaotic start to the morning in the Karen Read murder trial was followed by testimony from a digital forensics expert as well as an accident reconstruction specialist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 24 | DNA evidence and data at the center of testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 20:07


    DNA evidence and phone records were the main focus of testimony in the Karen Read trial Thursday, and while it may not have been as fiery as what we've heard from other witnesses, it could be a decisive factor in the case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 23 | Emotions run high as Michael Proctor continues testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 20:10


    Cross-examination of Michael Proctor, who led the investigation into John O'Keefe's death wrapped up on Wednesday, but not before Proctor admitted to using derogatory and sexist language to describe Read in text messages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    In review | Gauging the impact of Michael Proctor's text messages on the case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 20:01


    We have heard from more than 50 witnesses since the murder trial against Karen Read began, but Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor's testimony Monday has a lot of people talking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 22 | Former lead state investigator Michael Proctor takes the stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 20:20


    Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who led the investigation into the death of John O'Keefe, faced questions about his handling of the case and scrutiny over comments he made, via text message, about Read and her defense team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    In review | Your questions about the trial, answered by experts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 20:13


    The sixth week of the highly-publicized Karen Read murder trial has come to an end, with many prosecution witnesses remaining before the defense presents its case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 21 | State police investigator questioned about video evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 19:43


    A high-ranking Massachusetts State Police trooper returned to the stand Thursday in the Karen Read murder trial, taking questions from the defense about Karen Read's damaged taillights, how many drinks she had the night John O'Keefe died, and if a security camera video of Read's SUV after it was seized by police had been edited.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 20 | How was Karen Read's headlight damaged?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 20:14


    There was a lot of evidence on display Wednesday, halfway through week 6 in the Karen Read trial. Things got off to a slow start with two forensic scientists on the stand, but things picked up when a high-ranking state police trooper was called to testify. The prosecution still has about 30 names left on the witness list.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    In review | A deep dive into the weather conditions affecting the case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 20:17


    We take an in-depth look at the weather conditions when John O'Keefe's body was found - plus, how the Karen Read trial has drawn a worldwide audience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 19 | Case turns to physical evidence, including broken taillight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 20:16


    Jurors in the murder trial of Karen Read returned to the courtroom Monday for a full day of testimony as the prosecution turned to physical forensic evidence in the case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    In review | Discarded cell phones, butt dials, blood alcohol levels and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 20:35


    We take a look back at what happened in court from Tuesday, May 28, which included discussion of discarded phones and butt dials, Karen Read's blood alcohol level, and testimony from John O'Keefe's niece and nephew. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Digital extra |The significance of Karen Read's blood alcohol levels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 7:02


    Katherine Loftus joins NBC10 Boston's Glenn Jones to discuss testimony in the Karen Read murder trial, including what we heard from doctors and a forensic toxicologist about the amount of alcohol in Read's system the morning of John O'Keefe's death, her thoughts on Brian Higgins' disposal of his cell phone, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 18 | Jury hears from John O'Keefe's niece and nephew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 9:27


    In the only day of court this week, we heard testimony about Karen Read's reported blood-alcohol level on the day of John O'Keefe's death, and defense attorneys continued to grill ATF Agent Brian Higgins over his phone records.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 17 | ATF agent Brian Higgins spends hours on witness stand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 20:22


    Brian Higgins, who was at 34 Fairview Road the night before John O'Keefe's body was found outside, answered questions Friday about flirtatious texts with O'Keefe's girlfriend, Karen Read, at her murder trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    In Review | What key witnesses say about the morning John O'Keefe was found

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 20:19


    With a day off from court, we review the stories told by Jen McCabe and Kerry Roberts. Plus, who is Brian Higgins and what can we expect when he takes the stand? And the blogger known as Turtleboy was in court for his own case - what happened there?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 16 | Defense grills Jen McCabe on infamous search

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 20:21


    Attorneys for Karen Read wrapped up their cross-examination of Jennifer McCabe, pointing to a phone extraction showing she searched "Hos long to die in cold" hours before John O'Keefe's body was found.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 15 | The defense cross-examines Jennifer McCabe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 20:21


    Jennifer McCabe returned to the stand in the murder trial against Karen Read, with the defense questioning her for more than three hours about the circumstances surrounding the death of John O'Keefe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    In Review | What we've learned so far as Week 4 of testimony begins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 20:18


    The fourth week of testimony in the murder trial against Karen Read begins Tuesday when witness Jennifer McCabe returns to the stand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 14 | Jen McCabe testifies about infamous 'hos long' search

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 20:21


    Testifying Friday, key witness Jennifer McCabe said she Googled how long it takes to die in the cold at the request of Karen Read after they found John O'Keefe's body, not at 2:27 a.m. as the defense has argued.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 13 | What we learned from the cross examination of Colin Albert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 20:20


    Colin Albert answered questions from Karen Read's defense team, including about being a ringbearer at the wedding of trooper Michael Proctor's sister and a photo of his injured knuckles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 12 | Key witness Colin Albert testifies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 20:16


    Testimony in the Karen Read trial Wednesday included key witness Colin Albert, as well as accounts describing a black SUV outside the home where John O'Keefe was later found.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 11 | What did a witness see on the lawn of the Albert house?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 20:20


    Witness testimonies continued in the Karen Read murder trial Tuesday, with members of the Albert family and friends giving their accounts of what happened the night of John O'Keefe's death.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 10 | More members of the Albert family take the stand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 20:04


    Brian Albert, who owns the home where John O'Keefe's body was found outside, returned to the stand for cross-examination in the Karen Read murder trial Monday. Later, his children took the stand and gave their accounts of the night O'Keefe died.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 9 | Brian Albert takes the stand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 20:32


    Brian and Nicole Albert, the couple who owned the home at the center of the Karen Read murder trial, took the stand and discussed their memories of the morning John O'Keefe was found unresponsive on their lawn,See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 8 | Who are the Albert family?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 20:20


    On Day 8, we heard more from Chris and Julie Albert - friends of John O'Keefe - about what happened the night he died and the Albert family's connections in Canton and law enforcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 7| Friends of John O'Keefe testify

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 20:51


    On Day 7 of the murder trial against Karen Read, friends of the couple took the stand to discuss what happened on the night of his death and what the relationship was like between John O'Keefe and Read.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 6 | Questions of credibility and tested patience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 20:21


    Canton police officers were pressed to recall their actions at the scene of John O'Keefe's death. Among them wasCanton Police Lt. Michael Lank, who defense attorneys asked about his history with a member of the Albert family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Day 5 | Did a witness lie during testimony?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 20:19


    The defense team is calling into question the procedure followed as police investigated John O'Keefe's death, also claiming Canton firefighter/paramedic Katie McLaughlin misrepresented her relationship with the Albert family on the witness stand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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