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Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP121 "More On The State's Murder Investigation"Jurors saw details about the crime scene through the photos that were displayed in court. Prosecutors wanted to show that it was possible for the defendant to have used her car to kill her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in a hit-and-run. On the stand was Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik, the supervisor to the main detective on this case. Later under cross-examination Karen Read's defense had probing questions for this Massachusetts State Police trooper.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP122 "Police Sergeant Faces Cross-Examination"The cross-examination had begun on the state police sergeant who assisted in the investigation into the death of John O'Keefe. Karen Read's defense team tried to raise all kinds of red flags about this case and how the 16-year Boston police officer died. Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik recalled that investigators initially thought John O'Keefe was severely beaten before he was found in the snow. But physical evidence and witness statements turned their attention to Karen read as a possible suspect.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP123 "Scrutinizing Police Conduct"Karen Read's attorney grilled the state police sergeant who worked the investigation into the death of John O'Keefe. Her defense was nitpicking at what officers did and did not do, as her lawyers tried to raise reasonable doubt in the case against her. Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik explained when and how his team impounded the defendant's SUV. Prosecutors alleged this was the murder weapon that killed John O'Keefe.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP124 "Inverted, Altered And Manipulated Video"For a third day in a row a state police sergeant was testifying for the prosecution team. Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik was among the main investigators who looked into the death of veteran Boston police officer, John O'Keefe. Karen Read's Defense went into detail about surveillance footage that captured her car being impounded by police. Bukhenik confirmed that he was with Trooper Michael Proctor, lead investigator on the case, when police impounded the defendant's car for more testing.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP125 "Lead Investigators Clear Things Up"Defense attorney Alan Jackson alleged that police manipulated video involving Karen Read's car. He was trying to raise doubts about law enforcement's handling of key evidence in this case. Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik admitted to jurors that the video was, in fact, inverted. But during redirect examination, he tried to clear things up dismissing the allegation that the video was intentionally manipulated and altered. Next, to the stand was Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator on the case.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP126 "Trooper Michael Proctor"The lead investigator in the murder investigation of a 16-year Boston police officer took the stand. Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor told jurors how he initially got involved and took over this case. Jurors learned how Massachusetts State Police began its investigation into John O'Keefe's death. Just hours after he was killed, police interviewed Karen Read at her parents' home and seized her cell phone and car.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP127 "Early Into The Murder Investigation"Michael Proctor was a key witness in this trial for both sides. For the State, he was in charge of the entire murder investigation. But according to the Defense, he was part of a massive cover-up which led to Karen Read on trial for murder. After getting initial statements from the defendant and the victim's friends, Trooper Proctor recalled that he and his team used search warrants to seize surveillance video and Karen Read's SUV.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP128 "A State Trooper's Family Ties And Social Connections"Prosecutors brought up the family members of State Trooper Michael Proctor. Why? Because the Defense had tried to raise doubts on how sensitive information about John O'Keefe's death had been shared among family members, friends, and neighbors involved in this investigation. This case focused on more than just the physical evidence in the death of John O'Keefe. At issue was how police handled that evidence as well as the very conduct of the investigators was key.
Deadly Parade Crash Trial
EP129 "Brooks Apologizes to His Many Victims"Darrell Brooks isn't done addressing the court in his sentencing hearing; he apologizes to the judge, prosecutors, survivors, and the families of the victims - not only for his role in the deadly parade crash but for his behavior in the courtroom.
Deadly Parade Crash Trial
EP131 "Judge Gets the Final Word"Darrell Brooks wrapped up his statements to the judge in the deadly parade crash trial; this came after more than 40 people gave emotional victim-impact statements; he spoke to the judge for two hours ahead of his sentencing.
Deadly Parade Crash Trial
EP133 "Brooks Gets Kicked Out During His Sentencing"The judge begins her announcement of Darrell Brooks's sentencing by calling out his behavior immediately following the deadly parade crash; first, he left the scene and then denied his role in what happened.
Deadly Parade Crash Trial
EP134 "Judge Dorow Gets Emotional"The judge gets emotional as she speaks during Darrell Brooks's punishment phase at trial; Judge Jennifer Dorow is forced to kick him out of the courtroom yet again for interrupting her.
Deadly Parade Crash Trial
EP135 "Kicked Out One Last Time"The judge chose to focus on the people who got hit and those who witnessed the crash when the SUV came barreling toward them.
Deadly Parade Crash Trial
EP136 "The Final Sentencing"The judge claimed she was looking for a mitigating factor or even remorse from Darrell Brooks as he addressed the court for more than two hours.
Suitcase Killer Murder Trial
EP4 "Opening Statements Begin"In opening statements prosecutors alleged the defendant plotted the murder of Bill McGuire, husband of 5 years and father of her two children; the motive -- she wanted to be with a new lover.
Suitcase Killer Murder Trial
EP3 "Defense Delivers Opening Remarks"Lead prosecutor continues opening statements; laying out for jurors the scheme they say the defendant made to get rid of her husband, and then dispose of the his body; Melanie McGuire's defense team delivers its opening statement to jurors.