Karen Read Trial – Paramedic Daniel Whitley’s Crucial Testimony
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
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3 • 791 Ratings
🗓️ 24 April 2025
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
In this raw courtroom audio from the Karen Read murder trial, Canton firefighter and paramedic Daniel Whitley vividly recounts his early-morning encounter with Karen Read moments after John O’Keefe was discovered unresponsive in the snow. Whitley describes Read’s emotional state, detailing her urgent questions about O'Keefe’s survival and her concerning behavior at the scene. The testimony becomes intense under cross-examination, as defense attorney David Yannetti vigorously challenges Whitley's recollection, probing potential inconsistencies in his statements. Hear firsthand how Whitley defends his memory under pressure, offering jurors critical insights into Karen Read’s behavior immediately after the tragedy.
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| 0:00.0 | This is the Hidden Killers podcast with Tony Bruske and continuing coverage of the case against Karen Reed. |
| 0:13.3 | 22-117, the Commonwealth versus Karen Reed. |
| 0:16.7 | All right. |
| 0:17.1 | Good morning again, counsel. |
| 0:18.5 | Good morning, Ms. Reed. |
| 0:19.8 | Good morning, nurse. |
| 0:21.3 | I have to ask you those same three questions. |
| 0:24.1 | Were you all able to follow the instructions and refrain from discussing this case with anyone since we were here yesterday? |
| 0:31.1 | Everyone said yes and nodded affirmatively. |
| 0:33.6 | Were you also able to follow the instructions and refrain from doing any independent research or investigation into this case? |
| 0:41.2 | Everyone said yes or nodded affirmatively. Did anyone happen to see here and read anything about this case since we left here yesterday? |
| 0:49.0 | No. Everyone said no, I should have. Thank you very much. Can we bring Mr. Whitney back in, please. |
| 0:56.8 | Missy and Eddie, you can step up to the podium. |
| 0:58.6 | Thank you very still under oath. |
| 1:19.4 | Thank you. |
| 1:24.4 | Can I proceed? |
| 1:25.5 | Yes. |
| 1:27.1 | Mr. Wittley, yesterday, you testified that when Karen Reed was brought to the hospital, |
| 1:32.4 | she didn't want to get into a hospital Johnny and she didn't want to give a urine sample. |
| 1:37.0 | Do you recall that testimony? |
| 1:38.4 | I do. |
| 1:39.1 | It was clear to you that her reluctance to cooperate at that time was because she very much wanted to check |
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