MISTRIAL MA - Professor Karen Read, 43, charged with murdering police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by hitting him with car, Canton, 14 Apr 2023 #18

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1879669618219827492

 

[Forest_Wood]

When does KR's re-trial begin?

 

[geevee]

When does KR's re-trial begin?

If nothing has changed (lol) I believe it is April 1st.

 

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[TIGER0822]

I won't watch the current hearings so can't help you there. But sounds like there was no clarification re where and when the moulds originated? Defense must surely be privy to that though.

Moo, the claw marks are important and I believe Dr Russell's expertise extends to these sorts of injuries. I recall that was covered in voir dire x1. Jmo

During testimony at trial x1, I clearly recall Dr Russell stating that most of the uniform and parallel wounds were likely the result of claws scratching. She opined that one of the wounds (speculating because memory is fuzzy re which specific wound,) was likely to be a scrape by teeth, not necessarily a bite. I believe this was the elbow wound but not certain. Will dig up the testimony some time soon.

The other thing to note is that in trial x1, IIRC,defense was being constantly limited in their questioning, and Lally was constantly objecting. Dr Russell had only very recently been engaged. My personal opinion was that Judge Cannone patronised and treated Dr Russell with barely disguised disdain during the voir dire and then Lally continued the same treatment during cross. It was horrible to watch.

She is in a much stronger position this time. Jmo

ETA: Sorry, I see it's reported the Prosecution visited Chloe in Vermont? Moo, that must have been after trial x1 imo. I'm not going to jump the gun on why Dr Russell might opine moulds made so
so long after the fact of the injuries may not be particularly useful but sure Dr Russell will clarify at trial. Moo.

As happened in the previous trial - Let her testify and then sustain an objection by the prosecutor when asked for her opinion.

 

[MerlinFalcon]

This thing with Chloe and the moulds is puzzling. If they can show proof that she had no teeth or nails before the night in question, that will exonerate Chloe. If not, why even bother? If she has teeth and nails, it really proves nothing either way.

 

[TIGER0822]

This thing with Chloe and the moulds is puzzling. If they can show proof that she had no teeth or nails before the night in question, that will exonerate Chloe. If not, why even bother? If she has teeth and nails, it really proves nothing either way.

If they can prove the dog attacked JO and that the injuries was fresh, they can prove JO was in the house.

 

[shotgun09]

Thoughts on Chloe:

The only thing that the defense is able to prove ( regarding Chloe) is that by the expert witness Dr Russell's testimony, the wounds on JOK's right arm were fresh, and most likely came from a dog. That's it.

But....The absence of the Canton PD,and the MSP 's proper investigation regarding those wounds is what is called out. That is the heavy shade thrown. They all threw a proverbial blanket over his arm, and pretended that they all didn't see it. There was not a search for a dog, a search of the home, as well as the questionable interviews of some participants at the home. It was suggested that the MSP also 'used' their corrupt influence on the ME, so as to put the dog story to rest in her description. Again, what ME puts on the record what wounds are NOT caused by?

As far as Brennan and this Chloe dentition mold the "Look..squirrel" game.....it's all male bovine excrement....made to cloud and confuse and cover up the ineptness of the CW's case. IMO.

 

[MerlinFalcon]

If they can prove the dog attacked JO and that the injuries was fresh, they can prove JO was in the house.

But it was the prosecutor trying to keep Dr. Russell’s testimony out and they were the ones that got the moulds. Or do I have it wrong?

 

[TIGER0822]

But it was the prosecutor trying to keep Dr. Russell’s testimony out and they were the ones that got the moulds. Or do I have it wrong

During cross in the original trial, the dog bite expert waa asked for her final opinion on the cuts on JO arm . The prosecutor objected and the judge sustained. The expert was allowed to testify but not give her opinion. Three times AJ asked. three objections sustained. it was ridiculous.

 

[TIGER0822]

She never said the dog killed JOK.

The dog mysteriously disappeared. She knew the breed.

 

[rescuemom]

Thoughts on Chloe:

The only thing that the defense is able to prove ( regarding Chloe) is that by the expert witness Dr Russell's testimony, the wounds on JOK's right arm were fresh, and most likely came from a dog. That's it.

But....The absence of the Canton PD,and the MSP 's proper investigation regarding those wounds is what is called out. That is the heavy shade thrown. They all threw a proverbial blanket over his arm, and pretended that they all didn't see it. There was not a search for a dog, a search of the home, as well as the questionable interviews of some participants at the home. It was suggested that the MSP also 'used' their corrupt influence on the ME, so as to put the dog story to rest in her description. Again, what ME puts on the record what wounds are NOT caused by?

As far as Brennan and this Chloe dentition mold the "Look..squirrel" game.....it's all male bovine excrement....made to cloud and confuse and cover up the ineptness of the CW's case. IMO.

If nothing else it proves JOK was inside the house at some point not out in the yard after being run over by KR

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"Very strong, you know, this turnout, both here in Rhode Island and throughout New England, to be honest, we've got, today we've got 29 standouts across the county,” Nathan Read said

Karen Read's brother speaks to NBC 10 about the latest developments in the murder case

As supporters of Karen Read continue to show public support, Read’s brother spoke to NBC 10 about the latest developments in the murder case.

turnto10.com

 

[MassGuy]

New defense filing in Karen Read case. #WBZ

https://twitter.com/x/status/1882481148494028822

‘Critical issue’: Karen Read lawyers seek $12K reimbursement for fees paid to security camera expert

According to a new defense filing, “All original DVR footage from the relevant date had been destroyed, at best, due to improper preservation by the Commonwealth."

www.boston25news.com

 

[shotgun09]

Higgins was on the phone ? ( Per video evidence) at 1:35 am that morning? Not caught in the act of butt dialing...but actually talking on the phone? Imagine that...

Now, I want to go back and listen to his testimony again....

 

[Seattle1]

‘Critical issue’: Karen Read lawyers seek $12K reimbursement for fees paid to security camera expert

According to a new defense filing, “All original DVR footage from the relevant date had been destroyed, at best, due to improper preservation by the Commonwealth."

www.boston25news.com

KR's 19 pg Motion linked above is worthy of a read! The CW comes off as underhanded and not beneath trickery and no longer have to wonder how it was possible for an inverted video to surface mid trial! JMO

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Have to hope that perhaps KR defense team next filing would be one to compel the completion and release of the FBI / independent assessment of issues related to IIRC trooper proctor and others in the investigation and trial testimony.

And IIRC that report was to also include updated information from the first trial, that resulted in a mistrial, and other newly obtained and assessed information.

It has been so long I cannot recall what that report was to be entitled. It seems IMO as though the CW and others hope it is forgotten. (If it has been released, please forgive my oversight….. but I am not recalling it.)

Are any investigative journalists in MA on top of this? MOO

 

[shotgun09]

Have to hope that perhaps KR defense team next filing would be one to compel the completion and release of the FBI / independent assessment of issues related to IIRC trooper proctor and others in the investigation and trial testimony.

And IIRC that report was to also include updated information from the first trial, that resulted in a mistrial, and other newly obtained and assessed information.

It has been so long I cannot recall what that report was to be entitled. It seems IMO as though the CW and others hope it is forgotten. (If it has been released, please forgive my oversight….. but I am not recalling it.)

Are any investigative journalists in MA on top of this? MOO

US Attorney Josh Levy has stepped down, as of Jan 5, 2025.
Not sure who is in control of this fiasco of a trial now.

U.S. attorney for Mass. Joshua Levy will step down

United States Attorney Joshua Levy said in a statement that he will step down on January 17, days before President Donald Trump takes office.

www.boston.com

 

[keek]

Have to hope that perhaps KR defense team next filing would be one to compel the completion and release of the FBI / independent assessment of issues related to IIRC trooper proctor and others in the investigation and trial testimony.

And IIRC that report was to also include updated information from the first trial, that resulted in a mistrial, and other newly obtained and assessed information.

It has been so long I cannot recall what that report was to be entitled. It seems IMO as though the CW and others hope it is forgotten. (If it has been released, please forgive my oversight….. but I am not recalling it.)

Are any investigative journalists in MA on top of this? MOO

Big stuff. Sudden appearance of the video of Higgins on his phone when supposed to be driving home timewise and or moving cars at the Station. SO, lied on the stand and WHO was he talking to right after leaving Albert house>eventually trashing his phone. Wow, cannot wait. Great news but prosecution had this vid and did not release the first time around. Why now, forced? If so, by who. It was at that Canton PD I believe outside he was on the phone where vid was produced, stuff happening and a tree is being or trees, being shook.

 

[Forest_Wood]

Big stuff. Sudden appearance of the video of Higgins on his phone when supposed to be driving home timewise and or moving cars at the Station. SO, lied on the stand and WHO was he talking to right after leaving Albert house>eventually trashing his phone. Wow, cannot wait. Great news but prosecution had this vid and did not release the first time around. Why now, forced? If so, by who. It was at that Canton PD I believe outside he was on the phone where vid was produced, stuff happening and a tree is being or trees, being shook.

Where is this video? Has it been posted here?