Karen Read

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...

NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos, who’s been following the Karen Read case, explains the possible takeaways from several people’s DNA being found on John O’Keefe’s shoe, and why a medical examiner having a different conclusion from police happens more often than you might think. 

Two forensic experts with the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab took the stand Friday in the Karen Read murder trial.

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Forensic analysts from the Massachusetts State Police crime lab were on the stand in the the high-profile Karen Read murder trial Friday, following a grueling lineup of graphic testimony the day before.

The Karen Read retrial will resume this morning for Day 17 of testimony following a difficult day in the courthouse yesterday during which unpleasant autopsy photos were displayed for jurors as the medical examiner detailed John O’Keefe’s injuries.

Dr. Irini Scordi-Bello, the medical examiner who performed the autopsy on John O’Keefe, spoke on the stand Thursday about the process, detailing O’Keefe’s injuries.

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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...

The cause and manner of John O’Keefe’s death was the subject of Day 16 of the second trial against Karen Read.

Key evidence in the Karen Read murder trial continued to be examined during Thursday’s testimony.

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The jury in the Karen Read murder trial saw some very graphic evidence on Thursday, Day 16 of testimony.

A forensic expert from the Massachusetts State Police crime lab will be back on the stand in the Karen Read retrial this morning, continuing to answer questions about evidence that was gathered from the scene.

Maureen Hartnett, a forensic scientist with the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab, will return for more testimony Thursday.

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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...

Karen Read was back in court Wednesday, where John O’Keefe’s niece testified about the couple’s rocky relationship and a forensic expert was grilled about physical evidence found on Read’s SUV, including a hair and glass.

John O’Keefe’s niece took the stand Wednesday morning in the Karen Read trial after a one-day cancellation due to illness. Afterward, a series of police officers and crime scene investigators testified.

Court is expected to resume Wednesday after an unexpected day off, marking the official 15th day of testimony in Karen Read’s retrial.

Testimony was canceled Tuesday in the Karen Read murder trial because Read is sick, sources told NBC10 Boston.

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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.

Testimony was canceled Tuesday in the Karen Read murder trial because Read is sick, sources told NBC10 Boston

The Karen Read trial is not taking place on Tuesday due to “unavoidable circumstances,” a court spokesperson said in an email. Here’s what we know.

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