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
Matthew Farwell trial | 1st witness, a Stoughton officer, talks mentoring Sandra Birchmore
Farwell, a former detective, is standing trial on federal charges in the death of Birchmore, whom he instructed when she was in a youth program at the Stoughton Police Department. Prosecutors called Heather Cheever, an officer who knew both, as their first witness, and several others testified on Tuesday, many touching on who Birchmore was. We have recap and analysis from the first day of testimon
Matthew Farwell trial | Recap opening statements in case over Sandra Birchmore's death
The former Stoughton police detective is standing trial for allegedly killing a woman he'd groomed and had a sexual relationship with beginning when she was 15, then staging her death to look like a suicide. We have full analysis from inside federal court in Boston and go over the similarities in the Farwell-Birchmore case to another high-profile Norfolk County legal saga: Karen Read's. You can wa
Jury selection set to begin Tuesday in Matthew Farwell trial
The former Stoughton police officer is facing federal charges in connection with the death of Sandra Birchmore, initially ruled a suicide. Once a jury is seated and testimony starts, "Commonwealth Confidential" will bring you the latest from court each day. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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Lindsay Clancy case | What we learned at the first hearing since the trial
After a mistrial was declared earlier this month, the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her children was back in court Tuesday. Our legal analysts discuss the proceedings and what's next in the case. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Our extended interview with 3 jurors
Paula Devlin, Roni Carlson and Kellie Farina all served as jurors during the Lindsay Clancy trial. They spoke in depth about their experience with NBC10 Boston courtroom insider Sue O'Connell. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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Lindsay Clancy trial | 3 jurors talk about deadlocked deliberations in exclusive interview
NBC10 Boston courtroom insider Sue O'Connell sat down with three of the Lindsay Clancy trial's jurors to talk extensively about the court proceedings that led to a mistrial in the case of the Duxbury mother charged with murder. They give their thoughts on the cases both sides presented and the holdout they say wouldn't listen to the rest of the panel. Plus, what Clancy's ex-husband had to say abou
Lindsay Clancy mistrial | After defense's desperate appeal fails, what's next?
After seven days of deliberation, the end of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial seemed at hand, and then a last-ditch emergency stay threw court into chaos. Our team of reporters, legal experts and courtroom insiders explains how Friday's mistrial played out, the reaction from the DA and defense attorney that came afterward, and of course, what's next in criminal and civil courts for the Duxbury moth
Lindsay Clancy trial | What happened as defense stopped judge from declaring mistrial
After jurors sent a note indicating that they remained deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy case, Judge William Sullivan moved to declare a mistrial. But before jurors could be brought back in, the defense made an unusual request for an emergency stay. Listen in to hear exactly what was said in court. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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Lindsay Clancy trial | The high-stakes dispute keeping jury deliberations going
On a tense day in court, the judge denied a request from the defense to change the makeup of the jury deliberating the fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder. In an extended edition of "Commonwealth Confidential," our legal analysts talk about the continued deadlock in the deliberation room, the latest note from the jury and what might happen when court reconvenes Friday. You can watch the
Lindsay Clancy trial | What to know about judge's last-ditch effort to avoid mistrial
Jurors remain deadlocked on the murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, so the judge on Wednesday gave them Tuey-Rodriguez instructions, also known as a "dynamite charge." With deliberations set to continue Thursday, our analysts talk about what might happen if there's a hung jury. We also look at the case against a woman arrested outside court Tuesday on a charge
Lindsay Clancy trial | Breaking down the jury's deadlock note and what's next
Weighing murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, jurors told the judge they have been unable to reach a verdict, and he told them to keep trying. Our analysts talk about the possibility of a hung jury and what will happen if the case ends in a mistrial. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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Lindsay Clancy trial | Ex-DA on how likely it is jurors reach a verdict
Since Thursday, jurors have been deliberating the fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children. Former Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley joins our panel of legal analysts to talk about how likely it is that the jury will come to a unanimous verdict and, in the event of a hung jury, what the future of the case may be. Plus, your questions answered, in
Postpartum support expert on impact Clancy trial, psychosis symptoms and more (extended interview)
In this bonus episode, we hear from Wendy Davis, the president and CEO of Postpartum Support International, who said her advocacy organization has seen an uptick in families reaching out for help when there are high-profile cases like Clancy's and addressed how parents with postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression may feel hesitant to reach out for help because they don't want to be lumped in w
Lindsay Clancy trial | How would the case differ in the UK?
As jurors deliberate murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, we have an in-depth conversation with Daily Mail crime correspondent Rachel Sharp, who has been covering the case. She explains how the British Infanticide Act of 1938 would change the case for both the prosecution and the defense if it had taken place in the United Kingdom. You can watch the TV version o
Lindsay Clancy trial | Jurors weighing verdict in landmark case
On the first full day of jury deliberations in the murder trial of the Duxbury mother who strangled her three children, we explore the evidence presented in court and talk about the international interest the case has generated. Plus, what we know about one expert witness' decision to, resign from his job at a children's hospital in Delaware. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all
Lindsay Clancy trial | Jurors begin deliberations after hearing evidence for 5 weeks
The fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children is now in the hands of the jury. Our analysts take a close look at the prosecution's and the defense's closing arguments, discuss the verdict options before jurors and talk about how long they might deliberate in the high-profile case. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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Full closing arguments from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
In this bonus episode, listen to full closing arguments from the defense and prosecution in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued that the medical system failed Clancy and she was not criminally responsible for her actions. Assistant DA Jennifer Sprague argued that Clancy planned to kill her children and was aware of right and wrong when she did so. You can watch the T
Lindsay Clancy trial | Testimony finishes, what's ahead in closing arguments?
The trial enters its final stretch Thursday with closing arguments. After it rested on Wednesday, has the prosecution proven the Duxbury mother committed first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children? Our legal analysts weigh in on the case that's been presented to jurors. They also talk about the varied conclusions reached by medical experts. You can watch the TV version of this episode
Lindsay Clancy trial | Final rebuttal witnesses paint defendant as unreliable narrator
A forensic psychologist said Tuesday that he believed the Duxbury mother to be criminally responsible for murder in the deaths of her three children, while a forensic psychiatrist called her account of her mental state into question. Our legal experts discuss the impact the testimony will have when jurors deliberate. Plus, what we know about the reporter seen smiling at a camera in court. You can
Lindsay Clancy trial | Breaking down defense's request for a mistrial
After one of the prosecution's rebuttal witnesses brought up religion, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney moved for a mistrial. While the request was denied, the judge had stern words for the prosecution and told jurors that part of the testimony "is not to be considered." Our legal analysts weigh in on the latest major twist in the case. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the o
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. You can watch the TV ver
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. You can wa
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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and a
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. You can watc
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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all t
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. You can watch t
'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. You can watch the TV version of th
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. You can watch the TV version of this e
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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch
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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as
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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
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