The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Commonwealth Confidential
Commonwealth Confidential is a podcast series providing nightly coverage of high-profile trials in Massachusetts. The first season covered the Karen Read murder trial, followed by the Brian Walshe murder trial, the Kelsey Fitzsimmons assault trial, and the Stefon Diggs trial. The current season focuses on the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of killing her three children. Each episode offers in-depth analysis and updates on the courtroom proceedings.
Episodes
How evaluating criminal responsibility in court works (extended interview)
How do experts determine whether someone is or isn't criminally responsible for their actions? In this "The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Commonwealth Confidential" extended interview, Dr. Stephanie Hansen, a forensic psychologist and expert on conducting those evaluations, including at Tewksbury Hospital, shares her experience, her thoughts on the relationship between analyst and subject, how psychosis a
Lindsay Clancy trial | Defense rests, battle of the experts begins
After calling 10 witnesses in five days, the Duxbury mother's defense rested Friday, and prosecutors called their first rebuttal witness. Friday's experts testified to the issue at the heart of the trial: was Clancy experiencing psychosis when she killed her kids? Plus, as closing arguments approach, we look at what the jury will need to weigh at the end of a weekslong trial, and a juror in the Ka
Psychiatrist on Lindsay Clancy's medication history (extended interview)
In this Commonwealth Confidential extended interview, Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and the founder of a firm that helps people taper off of psychiatric drugs, shared his thoughts on the evidence shared about Lindsay Clancy's psychiatric medications, his suspicion that she had "an adverse drug reaction" as well as the benefits that the drugs have for many people.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Hospital chaplain who met with Clancy after killings testifies
Jurors heard from Sheila Cavanaugh, a chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital who recalled the Duxbury mother saying she had heard a voice telling her to kill her children and herself. Our legal analysts discuss how the witness' account, and cross-examination from prosecutors, might impact the case as testimony nears its end. They also talk about the rally held outside court Thursday in support o
Lindsay Clancy trial | Psychologist on defendant hearing voices, TikToker questioned
Jurors heard from a forensic pathologist who shed light on what he says was in the Duxbury mother's mind on the night she killed her three children, and what her life's been like in the hospital. The judge also ruled that her team could not call as a witness a TikTok influencer who used to work at another hospital where Clancy was admitted. Here's have full analysis of the day in court.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Defense witness drama, Reddington interview
The Duxbury mother's defense team called medical experts and her former mother-in-law to testify Tuesday, producing some fireworks, especially during the prosecution's cross-examinations. Our legal experts break down what happened. Plus, we go one-on-one with defense attorney Kevin Reddington in an interview about the Clancy case and his career.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Prosecution rests, defense calls Clancy's mother to testify
Over the last three weeks, prosecutors sought to prove the Duxbury mother committed first-degree murder by killing her three young children. After they rested on Monday, Lindsay Clancy's sister and mother were among the first to take the stand as the defense began making its case to jurors. Our legal analysts talk about both sides' strategies and what the jurors will have to consider.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Analyzing the case so far and the judge's instructions to jurors
Prosecutors have called dozens of witnesses aiming to prove the Duxbury mother is guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children. With no proceedings on Friday, legal experts reflect on the trial so far, discuss how the defense might make its case and weigh in on the possible outcomes. The panel also dives into the judge's pre-break statement that jurors have heard some evidence
Lindsay Clancy trial | What jurors heard about her thinking
Notes the Duxbury mother wrote on her cellphone showed jurors a glimpse into her mind in the days before she killed her three children. Our legal experts discuss whether Thursday's testimony helped the commonwealth's case and what responsibility Massachusetts law has to protect children.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Mental health remains in focus during emotional day of testimony
The Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children cried in court as medical examiners went over the injuries they suffered. Our legal experts talk about how the testimony might impact the trial and respond to online chatter about one prosecutor's hair accessories.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Questions about prescriptions take center stage
Psychiatric nurse practitioners testified about the treatment of the Duxbury mother charged murder for killing her three children. Our legal analysts look at the impact of the testimony on the case, explore how the mental health and criminal justice systems interact and discuss a push to add a TikTok influencer to the defense's witness list.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Psychiatrist grilled by defense about mental health decisions
Dr. Jennifer Tufts, who had an appointment with Lindsay Clancy the day before prosecutors say she killed her three children at their Duxbury home, took the stand on Monday for a lengthy cross-examination. Our legal analysts talk about the key testimony and weigh in on the civil lawsuits that Clancy and her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, have brought against her and other medical professionals involve
Lindsay Clancy trial | Doctors testify about defendant's condition before killings
Jurors on Friday heard from psychiatrists who treated the Duxbury mother in the months before the deaths of her three children. Our legal analysts talk about the testimony's impact on the murder trial, as well as a heated moment in court involving a reference to a hot mic and how the medical professionals' testimony in the criminal case could impact civil lawsuits they're named in.
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'All-American family': Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testifies
The grandfather of Lindsay Clancy's children was among multiple prosecution witnesses to speak highly of the defendant at her murder trial Thursday, another emotional day in the case. Our legal experts discuss whether the decision to call friends and coworkers is backfiring for the commonwealth. They also weigh in on a medical examiner's testimony as jurors were shown autopsy photos of one of the
Lindsay Clancy trial | Former family nanny testifies about 'wonderful mother'
Elaine Rossi, who worked as a nanny for the Clancy family before the tragedy, took the stand in the murder trial Wednesday and called Lindsay Clancy "a wonderful mother." We have legal analysis on what she said about Clancy and her children, as well as the rest of testimony in court. Plus, hear from a forensic psychiatrist about filicide and postpartum psychosis.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Defendant speaks in court — what she agreed to
The Duxbury mother charged with murder in her children's deaths agreed to certain facts in the case on Tuesday, speaking out in court for the first time. Our legal experts break down what the so-called stipulations mean, and could mean for the rest of the trial. Plus, the lawyers sparred over blood evidence that was some of the crime scene evidence presented.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Journal read in court as focus turns to mental health
A psychiatrist who treated the Duxbury mother charged with killing her three children took the stand Monday as Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues. Our legal experts weigh in on Monday's testimony and discuss the excerpts of Clancy's journal that were read aloud in court.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Doctors testify about trying to save children
The Duxbury mother on trial for murder reacted as she heard testimony from medical professionals. We recap and analyze Friday's court proceedings and take a closer look at postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Clancy's defense.
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Lindsay Clancy trial | 10 first responders recall discovery of slain children
Our legal analysts talk about Thursday's dramatic testimony and weigh in on the defense's minimal cross-examination. They also discuss why jurors were dismissed early.
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Emotional day in Lindsay Clancy trial: Father describes horror of finding children dead
Patrick Clancy returned to the witness stand Wednesday, recounting the worst night of his life. Jurors heard his 911 call reporting the tragedy to authorities. We recap the day of testimony and discuss its potential impact on the murder trial.
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Upsetting day in Lindsay Clancy trial ahead | What to know
Patrick Clancy, whose ex-wife is on trial facing murder charges in the deaths of their three young children, will return to the stand Wednesday. Our legal analysts recap the first day of testimony and discuss what to expect on the second day of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Plus, we look at another Massachusetts case with striking parallels to this one that's currently under appeal.
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Lindsay Clancy trial begins: Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
Massachusetts' latest high-profile murder trial got underway Monday. Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children at her Duxbury home in 2023, and in court, the prosecution and her defense made their case with opening statements. Then the first witness was called: her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, who gave at-times emotional testimony about their kids. Get a recap on court proceedin
Stefon Diggs acquitted: Trial recap and analysis
The wide receiver was found not guilty of both charges accusing him of choking his former chef. We look back at the two-day trial and ahead to what's next for his football career.
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Takeaways from Day 1 of the trial against Stefon Diggs
Lawyers for the former Patriots star denied the allegations that he attacked his personal chef as his trial got underway Monday.
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Reviewing the trial against Kelsey Fitzsimmons, ending in acquittal
Our legal experts react to the former North Andover police officer being found not guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Kelsey Fitzsimmons delivers dramatic testimony at trial
The prosecution and the defense have rested in the trial against the former North Andover police officer. We have full recap and analysis from the day in court.
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Was Kelsey Fitzsimmons trying to kill the officer who shot her?
Was Kelsey Fitzsimmons trying to kill the officer who shot her, and did that officer follow proper protocol? Our policing expert weighs in. Plus a discussion of the use of body cameras, which North Andover police were not wearing during the incident.
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What to know after Day 1 of the Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial
Our legal experts offer analysis after the first day of the trial against the former North Andover officer.
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Breaking down Brian Walshe's murder conviction
After jurors found Brian Walshe guilty of murder in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, our legal experts break down the verdict and look at what's next in the case.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | Jurors begin deliberations
We are one step closer to a verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, as both sides made closing arguments Friday before handing the decision to the jury. We break down what they have to consider, including a possibility of a first- or second-degree murder conviction, tonight on Commonwealth Confidential.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | Defense rests without calling a witness
After prosecutors called 47 witnesses, Brian Walshe did not testify in his own defense, and his team declined to call a single witness to the stand.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | Looking back at the prosecution's case and ahead to the defense's
After emotional testimony from a friend and one of the last people to see Ana Walshe alive, the prosecution has rested its case against Brian Walshe.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | DNA evidence presented to jurors
DNA and digital forensics came under the microscope Tuesday for jurors considering the fate of Brian Walshe, on trial for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | Surveillance footage shown in court
Jurors saw Brian Walshe as on camera at multiple stores, allegedly buying items to help cover up the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. Our panel discusses what it means for the case.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | Texts take center stage on Day 5
Jurors saw text messages prosecutors say Brian Walshe sent to the phone of his wife, Ana Walshe, after her death.
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Brian Walshe trial recap: Analyzing testimony from man who had affair with Ana Walshe
A key witness took the stand Thursday to testify about his affair with Ana Walshe, whose husband, Brian Walshe, is charged with her murder.
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Brian Walshe trial recap | How the defense is responding to prosecutors' case so far
The prosecution called nearly a dozen witnesses Wednesday, with Google searches allegedly made by Brian Walshe taking center stage, but did the defense do enough on cross-examination to poke holes in the case? We recap and analyze the day in court.
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Brian Walshe murder trial | Could Google searches make or break the defense case?
Google searches the prosecution says Brian Walshe made in the aftermath of his wife's disappearance could make or break the defense's argument that she died suddenly. Plus, our analysts discuss the challenge of a no body murder case.
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Brian Walshe murder trial | Opening statements give first look at defense's case
The Brian Walshe murder trial is underway. Opening statements gave us a first look at the defense's case as they laid out their theory of how Ana Walshe died.
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Major pre-trial surprise in a big local murder case
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1 month later: More Karen Read trial fallout
A month after a jury found Karen Read not guilty of the most serious charges against her, we and our experts recap what jurors and her lawyers have said about the trial, the newest in-court fallout over Michael Proctor and how the case could impact the race for Norfolk district attorney.
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What does Karen Read's near-total acquittal mean for the Walshe case?
This is a bonus episode taken from "The Searches for Ana Walshe," our sister podcast available wherever you listen. Subscribe for all the updates in this ongoing case.
The legal battle over critical digital evidence in the Ana Walshe murder case is intensifying as Brian Walshe's lawyers argue that police stepped out of line when obtaining the alleged Google searches about how to dispose of a bod
Karen Read lawyers talk 'culminating moment of the defense,' Cannone, more
Karen Read defense attorneys David Yannetti and Robert Alessi joined us for a live conversation about the murder trial. Watch their extended interview here, covering the dramatic end to the trial, key moments along the way, Judge Beverly Cannone, how to explain complicated technical evidence, why they didn't call several key witnesses (Michael Proctor, Brian Albert and Brian Higgins) and much more
Karen Read fallout: New juror reaction, lawyers' spat, 'TikTok trials'
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One-on-one with Juror 11: Why she believes Karen Read is innocent
Paula Prado, juror #11, sat down with Sue O'Connell for a conversation about the Karen Read trial, including her impressions of the attorneys and witnesses, what she perceived as holes in the investigation, and what she knew about the case before it all started.
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Reflecting on the trial through the eyes of a juror
Juror #11 shared what the group was discussing as it decided Karen Read's fate. Plus, we hear from Read's parents as the long legal battle finally ends.
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What comes next? Karen Read still faces a wrongful death lawsuit
What comes in the aftermath of Karen Read's criminal trial? In this episode of "Canton Confidential," we dive into the strategy that turned a murder charge into an OUI conviction, and what could still be to come in a civil case.
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The verdict is in, 'a complete victory for the defense'
After an eight-week trial and days of deliberation, a jury acquitted Karen Read of the most serious charges against her in John O'Keefe's death — she was convicted only on an OUI charge, prompting a sudden cheer from the hundreds of Read's supporters outside.
On this special edition of "Canton Confidential," our experts discuss how the defense created a "relatively soft landing spot" for the jur
Verdict watch: What might the jury's 4 questions mean?
The jury sent in four questions about the charges against Karen Read Tuesday, and while they didn't deliver a verdict, there was plenty of drama in court — some of it starting to sound familiar to people who followed the first trial. Here's what Judge Cannone said to each question, and our experts' analysis.
Plus, hear from Read's anxious supporters waiting outside the courthouse and our courtr
How long will a Karen Read verdict take? Plus verdict slip changes and ASL
How long will it take for the Karen Read jury to deliver a verdict? Here's what other high-profile murder trials suggest. And with our legal analysts, we dig into the verdict slips — the loss and the victory that Judge Cannone gave the defense on changing the documents, and whether the slips could ever be made clearer.
Plus, how Read's defense team is working to corral the crowd of her supporter
Closing argument analysis: 'no collision' vs. 'no boogeyman'
Karen Read's fate is now in the hands of the jury, after eight weeks of testimony and dramatic closing arguments. Here's what happened in court Friday — a legal breakdown of the lawyers' arguments and how they went over in court. Plus, Ronald Estanislao, a juror from the first trial, gives his take on the now controversial jury slips and explains what it was like starting deliberations after a lon
What Karen Read defense, prosecution revealed before closings
The sides in the Karen Read murder trial have one last chance to persuade the jury, but before their closing arguments, we got a sneak peek during important preparations in court. The defense is taking a new strategy on its third-party culprit claims and made some new requests of the judge, while making a somewhat rare request for the jury to consider a lesser charge. The prosecution, meanwhile, i
Defense resting after heated end to testimony | What's next?
With Karen Read’s defense resting its case — and prosecution now saying it’s not calling a rebuttal witness — here’s what we’re expecting for the final stage of the trial beginning on Thursday and Friday. All that came after an intense day of testimony and cross-examination, with the prosecution at one point asking ARCCA biomechanist Andrew Rentschler if he had a theory about evidence being plante
The last defense witnesses share a view on O'Keefe's injury
A forensic pathologist called by Karen Read's defense was insistent that the evidence shows her SUV didn't hit John O'Keefe — and while she was prohibited from saying his arm injury was caused by a dog bite, Judge Cannone did give the defense a partial victory on the subject. Then, the defense called what's believed to be their final witness, and the ARCCA biomechanist also testified that the evi
Latest legal fireworks: New mistrial motion, admitted mistake
"The commonwealth has no case, they have no collision. They are desperate," defense attorney Robert Alessi said in court as he moved for a mistrial for a second time in the Karen Read retrial. Our legal experts explain what happened in court, why Judge Beverly Cannone didn't declare a mistrial and what it might mean for the case.
Plus, ARCCA crash reconstruction expert Daniel Wolfe showed video
Round 2 of the battle of the crash reconstruction experts
The prosecution fought tooth and nail to keep Karen Read's ARCCA witnesses from testifying, but the first of two took the stand Friday. Here's what he said — when the judge didn't sustain objections to the questioning — and what it was like in court.
Plus, a former police chief reflects on the recent officer testimony in the trial, a former juror answers some key questions on how objections are
Grading Karen Read's defense before their final push to closing arguments
Karen Read expects her defense to rest next Tuesday, "give or take." With the day off in court, our experts share what they make of her team's presentation so far, whether they've managed to convey reasonable doubt and what's becoming of their third-party culprit defense.
Plus, we break down the proposed jury instructions and answer your questions on the meaning of a reasonable degree of certain
Snow plow driver 'saw nothing' on Fairview Road, talks 'Turtleboy'
Karen Read's team called Canton snow plow driver Brian "Lucky" Loughran, who testified that he didn't see John O'Keefe's body outside the home in the hours before he was found there, though he says he did see something else that was odd. He was also asked, by the prosecution, about controversial blogger Aidan "Turtleboy" Kearney.
Our chief legal analyst breaks down how effective Loughran's test
Karen Read's mistrial motion denied | Officer says evidence changed
Big accusations were made in the Karen Read trial Tuesday — did they stick? Prosecutors' questioning of a dog bite expert led the defense to move for a mistrial, citing activity that was "abhorrent to a fair trial," but it was ultimately denied. Then, a Dighton police sergeant testifies that a piece of Read's now-broken taillight "was intact" when he saw it, soon before state police took custody o
Analyzing ex-Canton officer's testimony; will Michael Proctor be called?
A former Canton police officer called by Karen Read's defense got into a heated exchange with one of the lawyers in court as he accused her of changing her testimony since speaking to federal investigators. We ask our experts what they thought of the exchanges, if she met the definition of a hostile witness and about Read's claim she's part of a "blue wall of silence."
Plus, how the jury reacted
Defense begins with a battle of experts — likely the 1st of many
The Karen Read trial is now in the hands of the defense, after they tried and failed to have Judge Cannone dismiss the charges outright, and their first witness was a digital forensics expert with a different view of technical data that the prosecution had presented. It's the first of what will be several battles of the experts — we take a look.
Plus, Michael Proctor's infamous text messages will
Karen Read trial | The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
After nearly 40 witnesses spoke over weeks, the prosecution in the Karen Read trial rested. Did Hank Brennan's case match the expectations he set? Our experts weigh in on his presentation, whether he left room for reasonable doubt and more.
Plus, the defense will likely call Michael Proctor, Brian Albert and Brian Higgins in the coming weeks. What will happen if and when they take the stand?
Showdown after prosecution's major crash reconstruction
Wednesday saw the culmination of the prosecution's case against Karen Read, their key crash reconstruction expert sharing his conclusion about what happened to John O'Keefe — or what the judge allowed him to share. Then, the defense began working to poke holes in the argument.
Here's what happened in a stop-start day in court, and how important our legal experts say it could prove to be when the
The alleged Karen Read-John O'Keefe crash, reconstructed in court
It was a key day in the Karen Read murder trial as biomedical engineer Judson Welcher, a prosecution crash reconstruction expert, showed highly detailed video that illustrated what he said the data shows about Read's SUV and John O'Keefe's death — but his testimony ended with a dramatic objection over his conclusion on what happened.
We break down what the jury saw — and what they missed while o
Analysis | The Karen Read trial at its halfway point
The prosecution is expected to call its final witness, potentially a critical one who may tie key evidence together, while the defense is gearing up to call its own witnesses. Here's a comprehensive recap of the prosecution's case and analysis on what they've shown, plus more from our chief legal analyst on what the defense will set out to show.
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Will Karen Read's defense call Michael Proctor when they take the case?
Karen Read expects the prosecution to call just one more witness in her murder retrial, meaning her team will soon begin making its case to the jury. While she isn't saying whether the defense will call Michael Proctor, the former state trooper looms over the testimony, and our experts explore what strategy they may take.
Plus, concerns over the qualifications of a brain surgeon who's testified a
'This is what happens when soft tissue hits solid ground'
After a surprise start to the day in Karen Read's murder retrial, a brain surgeon broke down the injuries John O'Keefe sustained, what may or may not have caused them and why they didn't kill O'Keefe right away. Martin Radner, of the "Brother Counsel" YouTube page, shares what the surgeon's testimony solidifies, and what he still leaves open.
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'If I were Karen Read, I would be worried sick,' former judge says
The Karen Read prosecution tried to prove that the analysis done by forensic expert Shanon Burges on her SUV wasn't affected by misstatements about his college education. Did it work? Our experts react — former Judge Jack Lu says, "If I were Karen Read, I would be worried sick."
Plus, some police officers from the Read investigation appeared in another high-profile criminal proceeding Monday and
'There was a lot of wincing': Expert witness' cross-examination, explained
A day of dense, scientific testimony in the Karen Read case took a dramatic turn as the defense called a prosecution expert's credentials into question — he confirmed a CV on his firm's site said he had a college degree that he hasn't gotten yet.
Our experts, attorneys Michael Coyne and Peter Tragos, said it was a damaging moment for the prosecution. Here's why, how the jury appeared to react and
What stories do the new evidence in Karen Read's trial tell?
After a day, and a week, heavy on forensic and physical evidence in the Karen Read trial, our experts had plenty of thoughts on what things like DNA found on John O'Keefe's shoe and the taillight of Read's SUV might mean to the jury — especially given how complex the science is compared to how simple TV shows can make it look.
Plus, they look at why Judge Beverly Cannone is allowing a prosecutio
Was the John O'Keefe autopsy testimony pivotal in the Karen Read trial?
It was a difficult day in the second Karen Read murder trial, as the most graphic evidence so far was presented while the medical examiner who performed John O'Keefe's autopsy testified about her findings. Get a recap and analysis of her testimony on the undetermined death finding, more of what it was like in court while images of O'Keefe's body were shown as well as an update on the buffer zone t
Karen Read's SUV, Solo cups, John O'Keefe as an uncle
Karen Read's defense worked to suggest that evidence presented in court Wednesday, including glass and a hair found on her SUV, got there improperly. Our experts discuss what they said, and how the jury may be receiving it.
Plus, what John O'Keefe's niece said when she testified about his relationship with Read — her comments couldn't be recorded, because she's not 18.
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Why court was suddenly called off — the latest Karen Read case surprise
After a surprise in the Karen Read murder trial, details on the "unavoidable circumstances" that led to court being canceled for the day. Our courtroom insider shares what it was like learning about the abrupt cancellation in real time — plus, our legal experts share more about Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik's testimony, and we take more of your questions.
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'No nudes' and new video on Bukhenik's 3rd day testifying
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik was grilled again about the work of former Trooper Michael Proctor and the integrity of the investigation on his third day testifying in the Karen Read case. Here's what he said, including about Proctor's derogatory texts about Read, and what our chief legal analyst and courtroom insider say the impact has been and whether to expect Proctor himself to
Sgt. Bukhenik's testimony 'has to hurt the prosecution,' analyst says
Flirtatious texts between Karen Read and Brian Higgins were read in court by Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, the most dramatic moment of his testimony in court on Friday. And legal analyst Morjieta Derisier explained why his testimony, which is expected to continue Monday, could be devastating for prosecutors' case — even before Michael Proctor is called, likely by the defense.
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Michael Proctor's vulgar texts read in court, but by his supervisor
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik took the stand in the Karen Read trial Thursday, and the key member of the investigation read out evidence in the case — but the defense hammered him on cross-examination after he read out Trooper Michael Proctor's vulgar text messages in court.
We asked former prosecutor Emily D. Baker whether she thinks Proctor will be called and what she makes of t
When was 'hos long to die in cold' searched? Why it may matter
A second prosecution digital forensics expert testifies in the Karen Read retrial that the evidence shows Jennifer McCabe searched "hos long to die in cold" after John O'Keefe's body was — not before. We asked legal experts about the importance of that phrase, as well as whether the angry voicemails that Read left for O'Keefe, played in court Tuesday, will be perceived as a diversion tactic or pro
A retired police chief on how officers handled the scene in Canton
Karen Read's heated voicemails for John O'Keefe were played in court Tuesday, while the defense pressed police about their search of the property and evidence they found. Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we take a look at the investigation through the eyes of a retired area police chief, and ask an NBC News legal analyst who's been following the case what's attracted his attention — he tells us w
Jury hears about Solo cups, a leaf blower, 'I hit him'
Monday in the Karen Read trial, Canton police's use of a leaf blower and red Solo cups to collect evidence in the death of John O'Keefe were called into question, and a paramedic who was at the scene testified that Read told her, "I hit him," repeatedly.
Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we review who said what, how the jury may be perceiving the sometimes contentious questions and how it's comin
'There's nothing nefarious': Breaking down Jen McCabe's Karen Read testimony
Karen Read's defense team hammered the same witness for days. We break down the last day of Jennifer McCabe's testimony and ask our experts — including a juror from the first trial — about how credible she seemed, as well as if Alan Jackson's questioning went too far.
You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube
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