Key Witness Testifies in Karen Read Murder Trial, Casting Doubt on Prosecution's Case
Karen Read's defense team received a boost in her murder trial when a police witness testified that her taillight was less damaged when he saw it than in later photos. The witness suggested that taillight fragments found at the crime scene could have been planted. Read is on trial for the death of her boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe, in January 2022. The defense argues that no collision occurred and someone else caused O'Keefe's injuries. The witness, Dighton Police Sgt. Nicholas Barros, testified that fewer pieces of the taillight were missing when he helped seize the vehicle. Barros' testimony has been seen as crucial for the defense in the case. The prosecution's case is now under scrutiny due to this new development. The trial continues with more evidence being presented to the court.