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Timestamp 4:11:17

So what you can see is
We're now talking about trigger 11622
We know that that's 18 minutes that the vehicle has been on 18 minutes 57 seconds

Excuse me 19 minutes 2 seconds
This is the range again The plus or - 5 seconds
The 19 minutes 2 seconds is when the trigger occurred
Infotainment system Adding those two together 12:12:36 plus the 19 7.5 indicates the end of 1162-2 is at 12:31:43

ADA Brennan: That 12:31:43 is it based on the Lexus clock from the infotainment system

Dr. Welcher: It is It would need to be corrected to the O'Keefe cell phone data

ADA Brennan: So when you reconcile that that variance of 21- 29 seconds what is the time

Dr. Welcher: you end up with 12:32:04
So if you simply take this and add 21 seconds to it and add 29 seconds to it
So you get between 12:32:04 and 12:32:12


ADA Brennan: When you reconcile the two clocks and you have that range of 12:32:04 to 12:32:14

Dr. Welcher: 12:32:12

ADA Brennan: I'm sorry 12:32:12
does that simply accommodate the window of data but not before and after

Dr. Welcher: Correct
So you know again even even on
John's O'Keefe's cell phone even within his cell phone there's somewhere between 21 to 29 seconds difference on his cell phone So even that one piece of instrumentation has some variance to it So we know it's between 21 to 29 seconds
at this approximate time So this is taking into account that variance

ADA Brennan: So the only um time window that you have
is based on the data and that's reflected in the 12:32:04 to 12:32:12

Defense: objection

Judge Cannone: sustained

ADA Brennan: Is there any other window you can accommodate with the data you have other than that 10-second
window

Dr. Welcher: Yes So I was given information about a final lock event on the phone

ADA Brennan: Let's stick with this window if we can

Dr. Welcher: Okay

ADA Brennan: since you only have 10 seconds of data is it possible um from the Lexus
clock data to have a larger window than this 10-second window

Dr. Welcher: No the info the Lexus or excuse me the tech stream will only give you a 10-second window But it doesn't
tell the whole story because the vehicle is still moving

ADA Brennan: Understood Okay Continue please

Dr. Welcher: So I have this other event a lock event and the information I was given that at 12 it's
12:32:09 And so we have the text stream data ending at somewhere between
12:32:04 and 12:32:12 which puts this number right in the middle of that more or less

Judge Cannone: Is this a good place to take a lunch and break

ADA Brennan: Certainly your Honor

 

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Testimony: KR would have been able to get back to Meadows [from 34F] in four minutes 27 seconds by going 37 mph on shortest route or 39 mph on longest route.

Timestamp: 2:50:42

Dr. Welcher: So we have mileage recorded in this system
So what we're trying to do is use the available data
to see if we can determine you like what event this is or is this the event or is this something
that could have occurred outside 34 Fairview on the evening of this event
And so one of the things we're utilizing is the mileage Okay
So 12629 is at the event end of event
number two on the 162 ignition cycle when the vehicle ultimately comes into the impound yard
Uh and this is actually before that comes into the impound yard It has
12,665 miles That's a difference did the math for you
here of 36 miles Okay let's consider where that
could have come from So we looked at the various paths and
descriptions of where Ms Read's Lexus was driven
after leaving 34 of Fairview on the night of this event up until the point
the time point and time the vehicle ended up at the Canton Police Department
So we used Google Maps We adjusted for the correct date and time of the year And then what
you'll also see is we adjusted for the correct time of day
So although you can't really see that let me see if I can blow it up
So you can see that's looking at the mileage and time Again really didn't use
the time just use the mileage on Saturday January 29th at around 12:00 a.m
That of course does not take into account the weather

 

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NEW: Latest motions (2) by prosecutors in Karen Read's retrial -- more allegations of "trial by ambush," and a follow up of an argument in court yesterday regarding Judson Welcher's testimony.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1927727944866111937

 

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It's a long day on the witness stand for Dr Welcher. He is doing his bets to fend off questions from Robert Alessi, who's suggesting John O'Keefe would have broken a bone if he was hit by a car.

Welcher admits there could have been enough force to break a bone in O'Keefe's hand if it hit a certain part of the tail light in a certain way. “potentially"

During a side bar - about a half a dozen jurors get up to stretch. One guy is yawning and rubbing his face - seems tired after a long day of testimony. The expert testimony can be detailed and dry. Today "Newton's second law" even came up.

This jury has been attentive though and some take notes.

Welcher testifies he did tests with the blue paint and the lexus going in reverse at 2 mph. He Agrees with alessi the test car was not going 20-25 in reverse as data shows the car was traveling. He says he wasn't about to injure himself doing a test.

As for a crash test dummy, He says the car can be damaged and generally you only get one or two cracks at it. He also testified earlier crash test dummies don't move to avoid the vehicle as a human might.

Alessi is repeatedly consulting with his boss, Karen Read, as he is questioning Welcher about the number of feet the Lexus traveled. In the 10 sec window of a triggering event, he says the car went 34 feet forward

https://twitter.com/x/status/1927802997423161559

Welcher says from his calculations, he's certain the Lexus traveled 34 feet forward, then a total of 87 feet backwards during a "triggering event" captured by the Lexus black box. He saw a "quick acceleration in reverse”


Welcher says depressing the gas pedal to a point greater than 30 percent, which triggers the black box to record an event, could be due to a spinning of the tires.(Remember it had started to snow as the storm approached)


Objection as Alessi begins asking questions about whether Welcher is aware of how many people were inside 34 Fairview at 12:30 am on Jan 29 2022. Side bar.


Alessi asks about cars parked outside 34 fairview and whether someone going 87 feet in reverse on at least wet streets in the dark would go on the lawn? is that possible? Whelcher says anything is possible, the Lexus could have "shot up into space”


Welcher says as an engineer he finds that possibe.. Alessi says let's get back to reality.


The #KarenReadTrial has ended for the day. Welcher insist he has not engaged in “confirmation bias” during his testing.. Robert Alessi will continue his cross examination in the morning. It will be a half day of testimony according to the Judge.

 

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Evidence Shows Karen Read Hit John O'Keefe with Her Car, Expert Claims​

 

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"Your first question was 'reasonable.' And I said no. Now you're asking 'possible.' Of course it is possible. Whether it is reasonable or not, I have to know the starting position," Welcher said. "If it's very close to the side, then it could be reasonable. If it's further toward the middle of the road because snow's building up on the side of the road, then it's probably not as reasonable. I would need more information to be able to determine whether it's reasonable or not. It's certainly possible. It's possible it could have shot into space as an engineer, but not probable."

"Oh you think it's possible it could have been shot off into space, sir?" Alessi asked.

"As an engineer, it's a possibility," Welcher replied.

Karen Read trial features cross-examination of crash reconstruction expert Judson Welcher

Judson Welcher, a crash reconstruction expert called by the prosecution, was back on the stand for a second day of testimony in the Karen Read trial.

www.cbsnews.com

5/28/2025

 

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5/28/2025 14:37:42
Alessi notes O'Keefe had no broken bones. Welcher says the autopsy report did not note any broken bones. But he says he saw no evidence that x-rays were taken of his arms. Alessi asks if that means medical examiners should always take x-rays of every bone in the body.

'What if I clipped him in the knee?': Karen Read interview played as prosecution rests case

The defendant's own words questioning if she was responsible for the crash that claimed the life of John O'Keefe were played again in court as the commonwealth rested its case Thursday in the Karen Read retrial.

www.wcvb.com

 

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@KristinaRex


Judge Cannone rules in favor of the Commonwealth -- tells Robert Alessi that he cannot elicit testimony about Trooper Paul or Dr. Scordi Bello's work from Dr. Welcher on the stand.


9:30 AM · May 29, 2025

 

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5/29/2025 11:26:14
PROSECUTION RESTS. The judge sends the jury out and calls a sidebar with the attorneys.


5/29/2025 11:25:38
Brennan plays a media clip where Read says she asked herself if she could have hit O'Keefe. She says she told her lawyer about that. Says Yannetti told her she has some level of culpability. As the screen goes dark, some jurors are still staring at it.

5/29/2025 11:23:10
The judge tells Welcher he's "all set." Welcher exclaims (something like), "Oh my God!" Several jurors laugh and smile. Welcher says he needs a minute to gather his equipment. He tells the judge "pleasure to meet you" and leaves.

'What if I clipped him in the knee?': Karen Read interview played as prosecution rests case

The defendant's own words questioning if she was responsible for the crash that claimed the life of John O'Keefe were played again in court as the commonwealth rested its case Thursday in the Karen Read retrial.

www.wcvb.com

5.29.2025

 

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@scooperon7


Breaking:the Commonwealth has just rested in the Karen Read retrial…next up the defense will begin calling witnesses under their theory there was “no collision”



Photo of Clip 26

https://twitter.com/x/status/1928111711992664222

 

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5/29/2025 12:59:58
EVIDENCE RELEASED: Here is the media clip that Brennan closed his case with -->

CLIP 26 - David Bienick.wmv

drive.google.com

'What if I clipped him in the knee?': Karen Read interview played as prosecution rests case

The defendant's own words questioning if she was responsible for the crash that claimed the life of John O'Keefe were played again in court as the commonwealth rested its case Thursday in the Karen Read retrial.

www.wcvb.com

 

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5/29/2025 16:54:35
EVIDENCE RELEASED: Here is the slide presentation from prosecution witness Judson Welcher -->

Ex 206B -- welcher slide - David Bienick.pdf

drive.google.com

'What if I clipped him in the knee?': Karen Read interview played as prosecution rests case

The defendant's own words questioning if she was responsible for the crash that claimed the life of John O'Keefe were played again in court as the commonwealth rested its case Thursday in the Karen Read retrial.

www.wcvb.com

 

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Timestamp 50:26

Judge Cannone: And Dr Welcher we're going to ask you to not turn on your computer yet

Dr. Welcher: Okie dokie

Thank you

Alessi: And your honor if I could uh smartwatches that are receiving text messages during his direct if we can make sure that that does not occur

Dr. Welcher: I get my email I'll take my time

Okay

Judge Cannone: Or just don't look at your watch Okay

Okay

Alessi: Thank you your Honor



Timestamp 1:17:36
Alessi: So you showed a slide a few slides and with your honor's permission what I'd
like to do is to start with slide 90 All right

Judge Cannone: Do you have any problem with
Dr Welcher keeping his um printed copy that he was using

Alessi: I have no problem with the printed copy your honor

Does that slide that's part of your presentation depict the view from the
top of the Lexus on the right and the Chevy Traverse on the left

Dr. Welcher: Correct

Alessi: And is that depicting contact between the two vehicles

Dr. Welcher: It is

Alessi: Now let's zero in a closer look And that is a contact point Am I correct

Dr. Welcher: Correct I mean there's multiple points

Alessi: multiple points but it it shows more clearly the contact between the two vehicles
Now if we could the next and that is number 91 Mr Welcher So your
honor 91 I think these are just going to go in order for a few and I'll keep announcing them So this is 91
same vehicles just a a a different viewpoint Is that correct Dr Welcher

Dr. Welcher: Correct
This and the the next slide

Alessi: I just want to stay with this one I I just ask the question does it show the contact

Judge Cannone: Right So go ahead and answer now

Dr. Welcher: This slide and all the other slides we're trying to show the angle of contact but because it's two dimensional image you losing some perspective For example here you're seeing the chrome piece on Mr O'Keefe Chevrolet which is on the right
You're seeing it obviously behind where the Lexus is So we were
trying to show it at a whole bunch of different angles to try and illustrate the degree of closeness or lack thereof

Alessi: All righty So thank you Is it correct that on your direct examination you said
in summon substance we looked at the degree of overlap and there's only about
a 2 to 3 mm of overlap between the vehicles Is that what you recall saying
on direct

Dr. Welcher: That is correct

Alessi: and that you stated that that two supposed two to
three millimeters of overlap was insufficient to cause the tail light of
the Lexus to contact the rear of the Chevrolet Do you recall saying that

Dr. Welcher: That's correct

Alessi: Now I would like you to look at that This is from your slide presentation Is that not showing contact between the two vehicles

Dr: Welcher: Oh it absolutely is not What you're seeing is a portion of the vehicle that is behind the area Keep in
mind the angle the Lexus is angled off to the left So the area that you see here is actually um in this case in
front of where the tail light is This is why we tried showing it from a whole bunch of different angles because when
you try and take a two-dimensional image and look at it you see stuff in the background So it and again this is why
in the computer we overlaid them looked at the measurements you know in the computer where you don't have this we have the three dimensional measurements and it does not hit

Alessi: where did you show in your slide presentation what you just said that it doesn't show an overlap

Dr. Welcher: so it

Alessi: where

Dr. Welcher: it shows a contact it definitely contacted I'm sorry ms reporter down below here It does not show a contact here So to answer your question all the next slides were our attempt to do that So all the next slides is your answer

 

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John O’Keefe III, was a devoted Boston Police Officer, who poured his heart into serving his community, but his identity extended far beyond his badge. He was a cherished son, a supportive brother, a beloved brother-in-law, a doting uncle, a loyal friend, and an integral member of his community. John exemplified the essence of caring, always ensuring those he loved were looked after.

John O'Keefe — Justice For John O'Keefe

www.justiceforjohnokeefe.com

 

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Boston police officer John O'Keefe, a Braintree native, was found dead outside a Canton home in the middle of a nor'easter on Jan. 29, 2022. His funeral was at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

Photos: Boston police officer laid to rest in Braintree

A funeral for Boston police officer John O'Keefe was held at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

www.patriotledger.com

 

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Timestamp: 2:32:01

ADA Brennan: the CW moves to introduce and play clip 26

Timestamp video begins: 2:32:17

KR: So I thought could I have run him over Did he try to get me as I was leaving and I didn't know it I mean I've always got the music blasting It's snowing I got the wipers going the heater blasting Did he Did he come and hit hit the back of my car and I hit him in the knee and he's drunk and passed out and is fixated or something And then when I hired David Yannetti I asked him those questions the night of January 29th Like David what if I don't know what if I ran his foot over or what if if I clipped him in the knee and he passed out and or went to care for himself and he threw up or passed out and David says yeah then you have some element of culpability

Timestamp video ends: 2:33:11

CLIP 26 - David Bienick.wmv

drive.google.com

Timestamp 2:33:22
ADA Brennan: Your honor the Commonwealth rests

 

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5/30/2025 9:35:54
The judge immediately dismisses the defense's motion. All three charges will stand. She calls a five-minute recess for the jury to be brought in.

Karen Read's defense begins with engineer who analyzes crash data

Defense attorneys called their first witness on Friday after a motion to dismiss the case was promptly denied.

www.wcvb.com

 

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5/30/2025 9:32:58
Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan comes to the podium to respond. He says the evidence shows Read was intoxicated far beyond the legal limit. He says Read herself has made numerous admissions about that. Brennan says taillight fragments were found in O'Keefe's clothing. Says O'Keefe's injuries are consistent with Read's right taillight. Highlights Read's media statements about "clipping." "The evidence in this case is overwhelming," he says.

5/30/2025 9:35:06
Brennan says Read's conduct was intentional, says she pulled forward stopped then went in reverse. "There is clear a strong likelihood of death," Brennan says about driving a 6,000-pound vehicle into a person. He says this is enough evidence for second-degree murder. Brennan says Read told firefighters she had argued with O'Keefe.


5/30/2025 9:35:54
The judge immediately dismisses the defense's motion. All three charges will stand. She calls a five-minute recess for the jury to be brought in.

Karen Read's defense begins with engineer who analyzes crash data

Defense attorneys called their first witness on Friday after a motion to dismiss the case was promptly denied.

www.wcvb.com

 

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Good morning from Norfolk Superior Court. Boston Police Officer Kelly Dever is on the stand in the #KarenReadTrial - she was a Canton cop when John O’Keefe was killed. She is a defense witness but she and Alan Jackson are fighting.


She was working dispatch after being called in to the PD on Jan 29 2022. Dever says she retracted a statement she made to federal agents in Aug 2023 that she saw Brian Higgins and the late Chief Ken Berkowitz were inside the sallyport by Karen Read’s Lexus in the sallyport.


She’s claiming the defense threatened she would be locked up for perjury if she didn’t come in to testify.


Dever says a timeline made it clear to her later - she was mistaken when she made that statement to agents. She did not testify in the first trial. But now the defense has chosen to call Dever.


Dever: “I don’t know why I’m here today.” She is clearly sympathetic to the prosecution here. So a cross examination by Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan went smoothly. She says “they knew what they wanted from me.”


Jackson is now on redirect- saying the defense simply read her statement to her. Do you recall we told you “we were looking for the truth.”


Alan Jackson gets Dever to agree she said “I know you’re going to tear me a new one” to them in the phone when she told them she’s not going to testify about Higgins and Berkowitz being in the sallyport together alone for a long time.



Dever testifies she never learned of any wrong doing in this investigation or any investigation. She says she was in fact threatened by the defense. “They did not want me to tell the truth.”


Dever: “I’m here to tell the truth. I cannot lie.” She says she could lose her job if she lies. Jackson questions her yet again suggested she lied already in Aug 2023 to federal agents


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