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Karen Read murder trial: Medical examiner who conducted John O’Keefe’s autopsy takes the stand
John O’Keefe died of blunt impact injuries to the head and hypothermia, according to medical examiner Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello.
John O'Keefe's niece testifies about "tension," arguments between him and Karen Read before his death
O'Keefe's niece is his sister Kristen's daughter. Kristen died of a brain tumor in 2013, and her husband died shortly after ...
Karen Read trial recap: John O’Keefe’s DNA found on Read’s taillight
On Thursday, jurors heard testimony from a doctor with the state’s Chief Medical Examiner’s Office about the injuries to ...
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 defense faces hurdles as trial moves into fifth week
Karen Read pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe and is facing a retrial ...
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Expert in Karen Read retrial says tail light DNA ‘strong match’ for victim O’Keefe
According to our Boston affiliate WCVB, the tail light DNA came from three separate people, including at least one male. The ...
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John O’Keefe’s niece’s testimony wasn’t livestreamed due to her age. Here’s what she said.
O’Keefe’s niece was just 14 years old when her uncle “JJ” died. She took the stand in Karen Read's murder retrial Wednesday.
Search team leader recalls finding taillight, John O'Keefe's shoe at crime scene in Karen Read trial
Karen Read pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe and is facing a retrial ...