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The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe

Karen Read Trial: Sgt. Nicholas Barros From Dighton PD

The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe

Tony Brueski

News, News Commentary, True Crime

2.2614 Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Karen Read Trial: Sgt. Nicholas Barros From Dighton PD

Description: Sergeant Nicholas Barros from the Dighton Police Department brings his law enforcement expertise and investigative experience to the witness stand in this detailed testimony. As a seasoned police officer, Barros provides professional perspective on proper police procedures, evidence collection protocols, and investigative techniques that become central to evaluating how the Karen Read case was handled by various law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation.

Barros's testimony likely covers his observations about crime scene management, evidence preservation, and the coordination between different police departments during the initial investigation into John O'Keefe's death. His professional background allows him to speak authoritatively about standard police practices and whether proper protocols were followed in this high-profile case. This testimony becomes particularly important given the defense's arguments about investigative failures and potential evidence contamination.

The sergeant's account may address crucial aspects of police work including witness interview techniques, evidence documentation procedures, and the proper handling of physical evidence at crime scenes. His testimony provides the jury with insight into how a professional law enforcement investigation should proceed and offers a benchmark against which they can measure the actual investigation conducted by the Canton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police.

Barros's role as an outside law enforcement professional gives his testimony particular credibility, as he has no direct involvement in the case or personal relationships with the key players. His objective, professional assessment of investigative procedures helps the jury understand complex police work and evaluate whether the investigation into O'Keefe's death met professional standards. This testimony may prove crucial in addressing defense claims about investigative incompetence or deliberate misconduct by the primary investigating agencies, providing an independent law enforcement perspective on proper investigative protocols and whether they were followed in this case.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

This is the Hidden Killers podcast with Tony Bruske and continuing coverage of the case against Karen Reid.

0:07.7

The truth, the whole truth, and nothing about the truth will help you.

0:11.0

I do.

0:11.8

Good afternoon.

0:17.8

All right, Mr. Jackson, you are all set.

0:19.8

Thank you, Your Honor.

0:20.6

Good afternoon, sir. How are you? Good afternoon, sir. Can you please state your full name? Spell your last name for the jurors, please. Nicholas Barrowse, B-A-R-R-O-S. And where do you currently work? The town of Dighton, Dighton Police Department. How long have you worked for the Dighton Police Department, sir? Since 2011.

0:38.3

And what's your position there currently?

0:39.3

Currently I am a sergeant.

0:41.3

What's your duty assignment as a sergeant?

0:43.3

What do you do?

0:45.3

I supervise the fort and midnight shift.

0:49.3

We'll get to that in a little bit more detail in just a second.

0:52.3

A couple more foundational questions.

0:53.3

How long have you been a police officer altogether?

0:57.0

Since 2011, so going 14 years.

1:00.0

And what education and training and background do you have that qualifies you to do your duties

1:05.0

as a sergeant, a supervisor at the Dayton Police Department?

1:08.0

I completed the Police Academy. I hold a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

1:14.6

I've been to many trainings as a police officer and as a supervisor.

1:20.6

When did you get your bachelor's degree?

1:23.6

2012.

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