Karen Read's Own Words DESTROY Her Defense: Complete Statement Analysis

Judge Rules on Key Evidence in Karen Read Trial Here’s What Got In—and What Didn’t In today’s episode, we break down the latest rulings that are shaping the retrial of Karen Read—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With opening arguments underway, Judge Beverly Cannone has drawn hard lines about what evidence will be allowed in front of the jury. From forensic testimony and taillight shards to Karen Read’s own interviews, we explore what the prosecution is bringing to the table—and how the defense is allowed to respond. But the bigger question might be what the jury won’t hear—and how that silence could shift the entire trial. Key developments include the judge's decision to exclude Colin Albert as a third-party suspect, limiting the defense to only two names they can pursue—and not even allowing them to say those names during opening statements. The court also ruled that expert testimony about alleged dog bite injuries is admissible, but any mention of the German Shepherd “Chloe” is strictly off-limits. Meanwhile, controversial ARCCA crash experts are being allowed back—but under intense scrutiny due to concerns over bias and transparency. We also dive into the tightrope Judge Cannone is walking with potentially explosive evidence—like the firing of lead investigator Lt. Michael Proctor and the pending witness intimidation case involving blogger “Turtleboy.” With facts allowed in only under strict conditions, and speculation firmly blocked, this trial is becoming a masterclass in courtroom control. Join us as we unpack what the jury will—and won’t—hear in the Karen Read trial, and why those choices could be the most pivotal part of the case. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

17 Apr 28min

Did a dog, a disgraced cop, and a shadowy man from the night all somehow collide to create the perfect storm in the Karen Read case—or is this just a courtroom fever dream on steroids? As jury selection looms for Karen Read's retrial, the legal circus is in full swing. Former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to dissect a case that’s less about facts and more about wild theories and eyebrow-raising legal maneuvers. The judge has thrown some curveballs: third-party culprits are back on the table—but only some of them—and the defense is stuck playing legal Twister trying to connect Brian Albert, Brian Higgins, a mysterious night-walker, and an alleged dog attack into one coherent story. Spoiler alert: it’s not coherent. Meanwhile, an investigator who's been fired is still being called to testify, and the defense seems to be playing the old “throw everything at the wall” game, hoping something—anything—sticks. But is confusion a strategy, or just chaos dressed in a suit? Is the defense actually building reasonable doubt, or just burning time until they can hope for another mistrial? #KarenRead #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #JohnOKeefe #EricFaddis #LegalDrama #CourtroomCircus Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

17 Apr 11min

Karen Read's Contradictions: How Will A Jury Judge Her Ever Changing Story? What kind of person goes from saying they “might’ve clipped him” to throwing a whole crew of alleged co-conspirators under the bus? Karen Read’s story is shifting more than a drunk memory at 2 a.m.—first it was vodka shots every 40 minutes, now it's “probably four.” But receipts, video, and a solid blood alcohol test say otherwise. Tony Brueski and retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the contradictions, from her evolving recollection of dropping off John O’Keefe to her Dateline-worthy “he didn’t look mortally wounded” remark. And let’s not forget those damning clips she handed over willingly to the media, only for the defense to scramble later when they couldn’t cherry-pick what they wanted. New details, suppressed interviews, and a courtroom strategy that’s slowly unraveling. Is this a case of tragic drunken misjudgment? Or was it something far more intentional—allegedly? With updated car data, an avalanche of inconsistent statements, and key witnesses who never got charged or lost their jobs (despite being cast as villains in a Reddit-fueled soap opera), the tides might finally be turning. But if second-degree murder is still on the table... how do you prove intent when it could’ve been blackout rage mixed with Lexus horsepower? Is this the unraveling of Karen Read’s alleged narrative—or just the next chapter in a long, chaotic saga? #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #CourtroomDrama #NarcissismUnleashed Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

17 Apr 17min

Karen Read's Retrial Heats Up: K-9s, Cameras, and Constitutional Rights So, here's where things got spicy: the judge agreed that Aidan Kearney—aka Turtleboy—has a valid basis to plead the Fifth Amendment in this case. That right there is the kind of courtroom moment that makes legal dramas look tame. Prosecutor Hank Brennan even conceded it. Kearney’s attorney, Timothy Bradl, said flat out that if called, Kearney would plead the Fifth, and the judge is letting him stay in the courtroom unless witnesses tied to his own witness intimidation case are on the stand. That’s where we ended for the day: “We’re all set until Tuesday.” But let’s rewind a bit and walk through what led up to that mic-drop moment. The judge kicked things off with the defense’s renewed request for a forensic copy of video footage from inside the Canton Police Department’s garage. That’s been denied before, but defense attorney Elizabeth Little said they've now got expert testimony swearing there's still relevant metadata that could be extracted. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan, on the other hand, basically said, “Sure, come download whatever we’ve got,” but drew the line at handing over a full image of the department’s detective file since it includes unrelated case material. The judge didn’t make a ruling on that one—so, still in limbo. Then there’s the canine controversy. Brennan’s not thrilled with the defense’s dog expert, Garrett Wing. He said Wing has no formal certifications and has never testified in court. But Robert Alessi fired back, saying Wing is a leading national expert on law enforcement K-9s. Wing might not have the standard paperwork, but apparently, the guy’s resume still carries weight. Meanwhile, Judge Cannone is standing firm on allowing Dr. Crosby—an expert for the prosecution—to testify, but she doesn’t believe Crosby can definitively say the marks on John O’Keefe’s arms came from Chloe, the German Shepherd allegedly involved. Brennan tried to argue those bite marks don’t line up with Chloe’s mouth dimensions, but the judge called that an “uphill battle.” Not the kind of response a prosecutor wants to hear going into opening statements. Then came the courtroom theater debate. Brennan wants to use an “independent reader” to read aloud some of Read’s text messages during trial—maybe a plain-clothed officer or another neutral voice. Defense attorney Alan Jackson wasn’t exactly sold, saying he needs more info before agreeing. Judge Cannone didn’t love the idea either, warning it could turn into a theatrical presentation that doesn’t belong in a courtroom. You know, courtroom not Broadway. There’s also the ongoing tug-of-war over the ARCCA witnesses—the experts hired by the feds who testified in the first trial that O’Keefe likely wasn’t hit by a car. Brennan wants a full breakdown of these experts’ relationship with the defense since the defense ended up paying them after the mistrial. He’s pushing for a pre-testimony hearing, accusing the defense of setting up a potential “trial by ambush” with possible late-arriving evidence. Jackson responded by saying ARCCA hasn’t done any new testing—yet. But he admits the defense gave ARCCA new info as recently as March 25 and expects more updates soon. The judge still seems fuzzy on which expert did what, but Jackson insists they’re not hiding anything. Speaking of evidence wars, both sides agreed to allow an alternative DNA analyst for the prosecution, and the judge asked for previews of the props each side plans to use in opening statements. The prosecution is bringing video clips. The defense? Just one photo. Back to the courtroom logistics—Judge Cannone wants the jury’s scene view to go smoothly. Read will likely travel separately with her attorneys, but at least one defense attorney has to be on the juror bus to match the prosecution’s presence. Cannone also expanded the buffer zone outside the courthouse after complaints from the first trial's jurors about noisy demonstrators. Apparently, the yelling and chanting could be heard during deliberations. Nothing like public protests to set the mood for life-or-death legal decisions. Now for the bigger legal chessboard. Read’s team is making a Hail Mary pass to the Supreme Court, asking it to throw out two of the three charges, including second-degree murder, claiming the original jury actually acquitted her on those. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson already denied the request for an emergency pause on the retrial, but the full Supreme Court will consider the appeal on April 25. It only takes four of nine justices to hear it—but that’s rare air. So far, Read’s retrial team includes five lawyers, one of whom—Victoria George—was an alternate juror in the original trial. Yeah, that’s some wild trivia. Opening statements are scheduled for April 22, and the new jury—nine women, nine men—will have plenty to chew on. The prosecution plans to lean heavily on Read’s own words from her many interviews. Meanwhile, the defense continues to allege a cover-up involving law enforcement, claiming O’Keefe was beaten inside the house, bitten by a dog, and left outside—not struck by Read’s car. And sitting in the gallery this week? Just some cousins and friends of John O’Keefe. His brother and parents weren’t there for this round. #KarenRead #JohnOKeefe #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

17 Apr 12min

RAW COURT AUDIO-Karen Read: Post-Jury Selection Court Hearing-PART 1 Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O’Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.  Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

16 Apr 33min

Opening statements in the retrial of Karen Read are set for April 22, with a jury of nine men and nine women sworn in. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, by allegedly hitting him with her SUV during a snowstorm in January 2022, then leaving him outside to die. The defense argues O’Keefe was beaten inside the Canton home of officer Brian Albert, bitten by a dog, and left outside in a cover-up involving local law enforcement. The first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

16 Apr 32min

Did a rogue blogger cross the line from crusader to co-conspirator in the Karen Read case? Tony Brueski and defense attorney Bob Motta dig into the eyebrow-raising relationship between Karen Read, her defense team, and a particularly vocal online supporter. We’re talking daily phone calls, doorstep confrontations, and the kind of “journalism” that feels more mob movie than media ethics. Is it free speech, or just straight-up intimidation with a side of YouTube monetization? Motta unpacks the legal landmines of letting your client run wild in the press and whether encouragement from Read’s camp could turn aggressive advocacy into alleged collusion. Add a dash of First Amendment tension, a sprinkle of witness harassment, and you've got yourself a cocktail that’s equal parts explosive and unhinged. Will a jury see a zealous supporter—or someone weaponized to do what the defense legally couldn't? #KarenRead #TrueCrimePodcast #FirstAmendment #WitnessIntimidation #BobMotta #LegalAnalysis #HiddenKillers Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

16 Apr 18min

How Much Did Michael Proctor Damage The Karen Read Investigation? What happens when the lead investigator on a case is accused of being more of a biased bulldozer than a seeker of truth? In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to unpack the latest twists in the Karen Read trial. They dig into the potential impact of Detective Proctor’s unprofessional behavior and whether his disdain for Read—and a seriously sloppy investigation—could be enough to cloud the jury’s judgment. Is this a case of police bias snowballing into jury nullification? Or just a hot mess of egos, snowstorms, and alleged narcissists with flying monkeys? With questions swirling about what really happened that night, and how much was missed—or conveniently ignored—during the investigation, one thing’s for sure: the more we learn, the less straightforward it gets. Is this justice... or just chaos dressed up in a badge? #KarenRead #DetectiveProctor #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #JuryNullification #PoliceBias #JenniferCoffindaffer Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

16 Apr 11min