Surprise! More Evidence Issues. New Sallyport Video Of The SUV | Case Brief
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🗓️ 15 May 2025
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Day 15 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on May 14, 2025, after an unexpected court cancellation the day before due to Karen Read reportedly feeling unwell. The day began with the prosecution presenting two clips of Karen Read that were difficult to hear. Testimony was then given by John O'Keefe's niece (not broadcast), followed by several scientific witnesses from the Massachusetts State Police and Needham PD.
Key testimony focused on evidence collection and documentation related to Karen Read's SUV. Trooper Zachary Clark presented photos of the SUV, while Trooper Evan Brent provided photos of John O'Keefe's Chevy Traverse. Sergeant Brian Gallerani testified about collecting swabs for DNA testing from Proctor and Bukhenik. Marine Hartnett from the state police crime lab discussed the processing of Karen Read's SUV, including documenting glass pieces, scratches, dents, and a hair found on the vehicle.
An unexpected moment occurred when Hartnett opened an evidence bag in court and found items she did not expect, leading to a sidebar, recess, and lunch break. This raised concerns about evidence handling and the accuracy of what was in the bag.
During cross-examination, defense attorney Robert Alessi questioned Hartnett about the number of stickers used to mark glass on the bumper, suggesting there might only be one sticker and a reflection, thus potentially doubling the amount of perceived glass. Alessi also focused on a hair found on the SUV, questioning if it had moved or changed position between photos due to different angles or other factors.
The court also viewed previously unseen video footage from the Sallyport showing snow melting and falling off Karen Read's SUV. Alessi highlighted this footage, suggesting the snow hit the car bumper and glass should have fallen off.
The day concluded with continued questions regarding the hair on the vehicle and its potential movement or presence despite the melting snow. The scientific foundation is being laid for the reconstructionist from both sides. The possibility of ending with the Commonwealth's accident reconstructionist is discussed.
RESOURCES
What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ
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Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back. It's time for a case brief, keeping you in the loop with the cases you care about most. |
| 0:04.0 | Just more briefly. If you want the full coverage, it's linked in the description below. |
| 0:08.0 | But for now, let's get into it. |
| 0:10.0 | It's Wednesday. It's day 15 of the Karen Reid trial, and it's May 14th. |
| 0:17.0 | We were supposed to do day 15 yesterday on May 13th, but there was an unexpected court |
| 0:23.5 | cancellation. Lots of media reports were that Karen Reed was feeling unwell, and that's why there |
| 0:28.8 | was no court. That's not unusual if one of the key participants in a case is unwell. They can't go |
| 0:34.3 | forward without the defendant. It does happen. And when she was going into court |
| 0:38.3 | this morning, reporters asked her if she was feeling better. |
| 0:44.3 | It seems that all of that reporting is accurate and that that is why there was no court yesterday. |
| 0:53.3 | There's any one over here that you guys |
| 0:55.7 | has really been going at it? |
| 0:57.2 | This is sort of like a last date |
| 0:59.2 | telling you. |
| 1:00.2 | Is that going on? |
| 1:01.2 | That was not going on. |
| 1:02.5 | I'm not going to hear to me. |
| 1:03.8 | I'm never breaking up with you. |
| 1:06.9 | You know, not, |
| 1:08.0 | it's never that we're in this good or bad, |
| 1:10.0 | but you're the best person I don't know. |
| 1:14.6 | The Conwell would ask to show clip 19. |
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