Trooper Yuri Bukhenik – Cross-Examination: Scrutinizing Investigative Procedures

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🗓️ 13 May 2025

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Trooper Yuri Bukhenik – Cross-Examination: Scrutinizing Investigative Procedures

In this segment from the Karen Read retrial, Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik undergoes a detailed cross-examination by defense attorney Alan Jackson. The questioning delves into the integrity of the investigation into the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Key topics include:

Supervision and Conduct: Examination of Bukhenik's oversight of former Trooper Michael Proctor, who was later dismissed for misconduct, and discussions about Proctor's role in the investigation.
Evidence Collection: Analysis of the procedures followed in collecting and documenting physical evidence, such as taillight fragments and surveillance footage.
Timeline Discrepancies: Exploration of delays in report filings and interviews, including the late documentation of certain investigative actions.
Alternate Theories: Consideration of other potential suspects and motives, including the involvement of Brian Higgins and the implications of text message exchanges.

This testimony is pivotal in understanding the defense's strategy to challenge the prosecution's narrative and highlight potential flaws in the investigative process.

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0:30.4	The weather. Tomorrow, expect a...
0:33.2	Biting cold front.
0:34.5	Mmm, how naughty. I wonder what I'll be wearing or taking off.
0:39.0	The night will be wild and untamed.
0:41.2	Expect heavy, lashing rain that'll soak you to the skin.
0:45.0	By Monday, temperatures will rise slowly but surely reaching their peak in the afternoon.
0:51.1	Not in the mood for miserable weather?
0:53.3	Fly cheaply to Turkey with Sun Express.
0:56.2	Sun Express, nonstop sunshine.
0:59.8	This is the Hidden Killers podcast with Tony Bruske and continuing coverage of the case against
1:05.6	Karen Reid.
1:16.3	Whatever you're ready. Thank you, Your Honor. Good afternoon, Sergeant Buknik.
1:18.4	Good afternoon, sir.
1:19.6	I want to talk to you for a second about roles in this case, in this investigation. Would you agree with
1:29.9	me that Michael Proctor was the lead investigator as well as the case agent in charge of this
1:34.8	case?
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