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Karen Read murder case: How common are retrials? Who has the advantage?
We talked to three defense attorneys about retrials they've seen, how they turn out and what they think of the Karen Read murder case.
Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead
Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.
Crime lab analysts testify on DNA evidence on John O’Keefe’s clothes, pieces of taillight found at scene
Prosecutor Adam Lally called Andre Porto and Ash Vallier, analysts at the State Police crime lab, to the stand. Here's how ...
Karen Read murder trial: 2 forensic scientists testify as attorneys clash over new report
Judge Beverly Cannone ultimately ruled to allow a prosecution expert to reference the report, despite objections from the ...
Can Karen Read’s defense call key witnesses prosecutors may not? Yes, but there’s a catch
With four weeks in the rearview mirror, Brennan has yet to call several key witnesses from Read’s first trial, most notably: ...
Key takeaways from week 4 of the Karen Read retrial
The prosecution in Karen Read's retrial laid out a critical component of its case during the fourth week of testimony.
Karen Read retrial Day 17 – Crime lab scientists test the evidence
The Karen Read murder trial is continuing a multi-day look at forensic evidence with testimony from scientists who tested DNA and taillight housing found at the scene of John O’Keefe’s ...
Forensic scientist recounts testing evidence in Karen Read trial
Prosecutors at Karen Read’s second murder trial on Friday focused on DNA found on items collected from the crime scene and on clothing of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read, 45, is accused ...
Judge in Karen Read case rules against defense as Week 4 of trial ends
Karen Read pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe and is facing a retrial ...
Forensic scientist details DNA linked to O'Keefe at Karen Read murder trial
Two forensic scientists from the state crime lab were the first two people to testify Friday at the Karen Read murder trial ...
Karen Read trial judge tells jury not to make faces, "no muttering under your breath"
The Karen Read trial continued today with a 17th day of witness testimony from two Massachusetts State Police crime lab ...