Karen Read Retrial Centers on Digital Evidence

The retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in January 2022, has concentrated on forensic evidence and digital timelines. Digital forensics expert Jessica Hyde testified that Jennifer McCabe searched 'hos long to die in cold' after O’Keefe was found, contradicting the defense's theory that the search occurred earlier. The defense is expected to introduce its own expert to challenge the prosecution's timeline, leaving the jury to weigh conflicting expert opinions. Testimony also addressed the collection of physical evidence, such as tail light fragments, and revealed supervision failures by lead investigator Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik. The trial has presented emotional evidence, including angry voicemails from Read to O’Keefe before his body was found. This high-profile case, which ended in a mistrial previously, continues to draw public scrutiny amid allegations of police misconduct.