Karen Read Murder Retrial Evidence Dispute

In the retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend John O'Keefe, prosecutors are seeking to exclude testimony from digital forensics expert Richard Green regarding Google searches made by witness Jennifer McCabe. Green previously claimed that McCabe searched 'how long to die in the cold' shortly before O'Keefe's death, but prosecutors argue that his assertions lack evidentiary support and contradict their own experts' findings. McCabe testified that the search occurred hours later after discovering O'Keefe's body, and her phone's data showed no signs of deletion. Read's defense alleges a cover-up and that O'Keefe was killed inside a residence before being placed outside. The prosecution's motion to exclude Green's testimony highlights concerns over the reliability of his analysis. Read's first trial ended with a hung jury, and her retrial has been postponed until April 2025.