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Day 3 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 24, 2025. The trial is not proceeding in the order of witnesses who arrived at the scene, unlike the previous trial. Kerry Roberts' early testimony provided a timeline of events from 5:00 AM onward, which was beneficial for the jury.

Judge Cannone Ruled to bring in the video clip from yesterday that the Defense objected to. It was an ID Docuseries clip from April 13, 2024. Hank Brennan played the brief video clip to the jury where Read tells an interviewer that Peggy O'Keefe, John O'Keefe's mother, leaned over a kitchen island and said, "I think he looks like he got hit by a car. He looks like he got hit by a car." As Read quotes Peggy O'Keefe, she imitates a harsh voice.

The text message exchanges between Karen Read and John O'Keefe on Jan 28th were read to the Jury by Trooper Nicholas Guarino. Text messages indicated underlying disagreements about Facebook activity and hot water issues but were ultimately resolved and they decided to go out with their friends to the bar.

The Prosecution played video and audio clips of Karen Read's interviews regarding her drinking. She described the drinks as weak and her adding shots to them ultimately saying that she didn't have as many drinks at the Commonwealth accounted for. She also mentioned being "buzzed" and "fuzzy," and driving slow when she's been drinking. Karen admitted to driving slower when she's had a few drinks and acknowledged she shouldn't have been driving.

Stay tuned as I anticipate the upcoming testimony regarding Karen Read's blood alcohol content and its potential impact on the retrial.

RESOURCES

Text Messages - https://www.youtube.com/live/GHGrjYTL384?t=9470s

Counts 1, 2 & 3 Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRH39FlfYJI

What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ

Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo

Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/3Rj_yLDmgIU

Day 2 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 23, 2025. Kerry Roberts returns to the stand, but this time, her story takes a sharp turn. Roberts initially testified to the grand jury that she heard Karen Read ask Jen McCabe to "Google hypothermia." However, she later admitted this wasn't true and that she was told to say this by someone else, Jen McCabe. Kerry Roberts acknowledged that Jen McCabe helped her create a timeline of events at the suggestion of Peggy O'Keefe- John O'Keefe's Mother, which significantly influenced her testimony. Her testimony was filled with inconsistencies and contradictions, particularly under cross-examination. The Defense highlighted how her account of events changed depending on whether Jen McCabe was involved in the discussions. This further proves the Defense Case that the Police didn't conduct a thorough investigation by interviewing the witnesses timely, separate them, or tell them not to talk to each other of the events so that their recounts will not be tainted by each other.

Peggy O'Keefe, testified. Her testimony was emotional and included new information, such as that Kerry Roberts and John O'Keefe went to high school together and attended junior prom, a detail that had not been mentioned by Kerry Roberts herself. Peggy described Karen Read at the hospital as being "loud" and wondered, "What is she doing here?"

Trooper Nicholas Guarino took the stand to bring in foundation for Karen Read and John O'Keefe's cellphone extractions. Daniel Whitley took the stand after him, who was the first responder to take Karen Read to the hospital for a Section 12 Hold that was called in by Karen's father. While on Cross Examination, the Defense was able to point out that Daniel Whitley and Kerry Roberts seem to know each other well, proving that Canton is a small town and Karen Read is an outsider.

An audio clip from a Gretchen Voss interview with Karen Read on June 20, 2023 was played to the jury. A video clip from a 20/20 Interview on September 27, 2023 also played to the jury. A different video clip was taken up for submission by Judge Cannone who will determine the next day if it will be allowed to be entered into evidence.

Prosecutor Hank Brennan and Judge Cannone both had Freudian Slips with Kerry Roberts that you must stay tuned for.

RESOURCES

What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/r76bme3HJcU

The Retrial of Karen Read began on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Trial One started on April 29th, 2024. Day One focused on Jury Instructions, Opening Statements and First Witnesses.

The Prosecution's Opening Statement was done by Hank Brennan and considered better than in the previous trial done by Adam Lally. Brennan focused on Karen Read's statements, suggesting she was covering things up and knew where John O'Keefe was because she left him there. They played a video interview statement where Karen Read said John O'Keefe was not mortally wounded when she last saw him. The Defense's Opening Statements was conducted by Alan Jackson instead of David Yannetti who did it the first time. Jackson simplified their defense, asserting that John O'Keeffe was not hit by a car. They focused on the lack of proper investigation at 34 Fairview Rd and evidence that they believe will support their claim. The Defense brought up Former Trooper Michael Proctor, which the prosecution did not mention.

The first witness was firefighter/paramedic Timothy Nuttall, whose testimony about when Karen Read said, "I hit him," was discussed, including discrepancies and potential memory issues. The second witness was Kerry Roberts, who was with Jen McCabe and Karen Read at 34 Fairview when John O'Keefe's body was found. Her testimony was stopped as she described Karen Reed running towards a mound of snow.

At the end of the day, Judge Cannone held a hearing outside of the presence of the Jury regarding the Prosecution’s Motion to Compel ARCCA. The Judge determine that the Defense committed a Discovery Violation and scheduled Friday, April 25, 2025, to Voir Dire ARCCA witnesses.

The Retrial is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.

RESOURCES

What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ

Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo

Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS