272: The Death of John O’Keefe & the Trial of Karen Read Part 2

Lauren and Chan dive into everything we know so far from Karen Read’s retrial — prosecution and defense strategy, courtroom drama, and key witness moments. It’s all on the table.

00:00 – 08:00 Wedding Week Catch-Up

08:01 – 10:59 Case Background & Legal Overview

11:00 – 12:59 Media Impact & Public Perception

13:00 – 15:59 Jury Insights & Legal Strategy

16:00 – 18:59 Key Players & Investigation Focus

19:00 – 22:59 Scene Details & Timeline Questions

23:00 – 24:59 Financial Fallout & Defense Structure

25:00 – 27:59 New Evidence Introduced

28:00 – 32:59 Behavior, Phones & Property Changes

33:00 – 34:59 Search History Controversy

35:00 – 38:59 Opening Statements & Legal Framing

39:00 – 41:59 Witness Testimony & Trial Atmosphere

42:00 – 47:00 Expert Evidence & Courtroom Debates

47:01 – 48:59 Trial Momentum & What's Ahead

49:00 – 51:59 Pop Culture Pulse Check (Travis Kelce, Meghan Markle)

52:00 – 55:00 Podcast Reactions & Commentary

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