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Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP133 "More Red Flags"An undetermined cause of death was an important element in Karen Read's defense. Her attorneys argued that if it's not clear that John O'Keefe was murdered, then that should raise enough reasonable doubt in the case against her. But according to Trooper Michael Proctor on the stand, that despite the undetermined classification, his team still handled the death as a murder. Challenging the credibility of investigators was key for Read's defense. More red flags meant more reasonable doubt.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP134 "Dehumanizing The Defendant"The long cross-examination was not over yet for the lead detective on the stand. Karen Read's defense asked more accusatory questions for Trooper Michael Proctor. He admitted to the jury that his unprofessional text messages dehumanized her. The texts were sent during the months-long investigation looking into the death of John O'Keefe, her boyfriend. Proctor told jurors that it was a figure of speech. My emotions got the best of me.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP135 "Lead Detective Under Redirect"The lead detective on the stand answered questions under redirect. It came after a long cross-examination where the defense accused him of mishandling and corrupting the investigation into John O'Keefe's death. According to Trooper Michael Proctor, no one else but Karen Read was responsible for this homicide. Jurors would decide later if the lead case detective was truthful in his testimony. And, was he truthful in leading this murder investigation?
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP136 "More From The Massachusetts State Police"The lead detective wrapped up his testimony. Karen Read's defense team grilled him about his conduct during the investigation into John O'Keefe's death. Jurors would decide later if Trooper Michael Proctor's conduct during the investigation tainted the police's work? Next to the stand for the State was a higher-up in the Massachusetts State Police. He was the lead investigator's supervisor on this case.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP137 "Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully"Investigators looking into John O'Keefe's death seemed confident in their conclusion that Karen read fatally hit her boyfriend with her SUV and then drove away. On the stand was Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully of the Massachusetts State Police. He who supervised this case. The early part of this murder investigation included search warrants, multiple interviews, seizing key evidence, and thoroughly examining the crime scene.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP138 "Cellphone Data Info"The jury again got a glimpse at crime scene photos and surveillance video that had been collected. On the stand was a detective-lieutenant who supervised the entire murder case. Investigators used cell phone information to pinpoint the location of the victim as well as the defendant, in the hours leading up to the alleged murder. Digital technology was important for police to corroborate not just where John O'Keefe was, but also who he was communicating with and how.
The Lorena Bobbitt Trial
S1, EP18 "The Day Of The Attack"Lorena Bobbitt emotionally recalled her version of the night she cut off her husband's penis. She claimed things started with a vicious rape, and then it ended with her with a knife mutilating John. On the stand she told jurors that she couldn't breathe and even felt like her vagina was ripping out of her. Sobbing during her testimony, she recalled throwing the severed penis out of her car window and discarding the knife in a trash can outside of her place of employment.
The Lorena Bobbitt Trial
S1, EP19 "Facing Cross Examination"Lorena Bobbitt answered questions under cross-examination. Prosecutors alleged that she intentionally severed her husband John's penis out of frustration with their sex life and the possibility of a divorce. The state tried to discredit Lorena as she testified in her own trial. Prosecutors spent time trying to portray the defendant - not as a gullible, innocent, domestic violence victim, but instead as someone who played a part in the couple's constant physical confrontations.
