Red Solo Cups and Blood Trails: Sgt. Bukhenik’s First Day on the Stand in Karen Read Trial

Red Solo Cups and Blood Trails: Sgt. Bukhenik’s First Day on the Stand in Karen Read Trial
Day one of Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik’s direct testimony in the Karen Read trial opened with what should have been a methodical review of crime scene procedures. Instead, it became an immediate flashpoint for controversy. Bukhenik, one of the lead investigators in the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, walked jurors through his arrival at 34 Fairview Road and the early hours of processing the scene—but what stood out most was his admission that red Solo cups were used to collect blood samples from the snow.

The prosecution guided Bukhenik through his timeline, highlighting his observations of O’Keefe’s body, the snowy terrain, and the surrounding evidence. Bukhenik confirmed seeing blood trails leading toward the rear of Karen Read’s Lexus SUV and discussed collecting taillight fragments, emphasizing that these physical markers supported the theory that Read struck O’Keefe with her vehicle while reversing.

But the moment he said “Solo cups,” the courtroom shifted. For the prosecution, it was a minor improvisation during an unusual winter scene. For the defense—and perhaps the jury—it raised serious doubts about whether standard procedures were followed in a murder investigation involving a fellow law enforcement officer.

This video examines the first half of Bukhenik’s direct testimony, the evidence he claims supports the prosecution’s case, and the early cracks that began to form in the credibility of the investigation. It’s a must-watch if you want to understand the foundation the state is trying to build—and how fragile that foundation might be.

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