This is the Day 13 of 31 trial report of the murder trial of Karen Read, accused of running over her cop boyfriend John O’Keefe and leaving him to die in the snow, designed to catch you up with the nucleus of the case efficiently!
Case Report
Factual background:
Karen Read was tried in Massachusetts over the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, who was found outside 34 Fairview Road in Canton on January 29, 2022, after a night of drinking with friends and acquaintances. Prosecutors alleged that Read struck O’Keefe with her Lexus SUV while reversing outside the home and left him in the snow. The defence argued that O’Keefe was not killed by Read’s vehicle and that the investigation failed to properly examine alternative explanations involving people connected to the home.
CHARGES:
1. 2nd Degree Murder. – Not Guilty
2. Manslaughter while operating a Motor Vehicle under the influence of Liquor. – Not Guilty
3. Leaving the Scene of an accident resulting in death. – Not Guilty
4. OUI – Operating Under The Influence – Guilty
Decided on 18 – June – 2024.
Victim(s): John O’Keefe (Deceased)
Date Of Murder: 29th January 2022.
Killing Incident Reported: 29th January 2022.
Courthouse: Norfolk County, Dedham, Massachusetts
Officers of the court
Judge:
Attorneys
Prosecution:
ADA Adam Lally
Defence:
David Yannetti
Elizabeth Little
Alan Jackson
Robert Alessi
MA v. Karen Read (2025) – Day 13 Trial Summary
On Day 13 (9 May 2025) of the trial, the proceedings consisted entirely of the continued cross-examination of prosecution witness Trooper Yuriy Bukhenik by defense counsel Alan Jackson. The questioning focused on establishing behavioral context and reviewing communications, specifically touching upon text messages exchanged between the defendant and Brian Higgins. Bukhenik also evaluated video evidence, characterizing the actions in the footage as friendly roughhousing rather than an aggressive physical altercation, and noted a detail regarding the renaming of Brian Albert’s dog. The court adjourned for the day with the cross-examination remaining incomplete.
Witness-by-Witness Summaries
Trooper Yuriy Bukhenik — Sergeant at MSP (Continuation)
Key summaries (Click arrow for more)
Connection to the case
A Sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police who actively participated in the field investigation, conducted key witness interviews, logged recovered evidence, and observed the victim’s condition at the hospital.
Summary Of Testimony
Bukhenik’s appearance on Day 13 was strictly a continuation of his cross-examination. Under questioning by Alan Jackson, he verified communications between the defendant and Brian Higgins, clarified that he viewed scrutinized video footage as playful interaction rather than combat, and noted the renaming of Brian Albert’s dog by its new owners before court adjourned for the day.
Key evidence introduced!
- Nothing of note.
Full report below!
Sources:
Karen Read, The Trial Channel, Youtube Channel, Playlist Available Online: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLq-6my_qlf-EPqV2fF7hxb69r25xWyou
