This is the Day 14 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 14 Trial Summary
On Day 14 (12 May 2025) of the trial, as detailed in “MA vs. Karen Read 2025 – Day 14.pdf”, the court’s proceedings were entirely occupied by the continuation and conclusion of Trooper Yuriy Bukhenik’s testimony. During cross-examination, the defense confronted Bukhenik with investigative records detailing access to a RING application and an inappropriate text message sent by Trooper Michael Proctor. On redirect, the prosecution established that investigators maintained a direct escort route to Dighton without detouring, emphasized that no evidence placed the victim inside the Fairview Road home, and addressed grass stains on the victim’s clothing. The day ended following a recross-examination where Bukhenik admitted he lacked specific digital tracking data regarding the victim’s phone movements before the court adjourned.
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 testimony on Day 14 concluded his time on the stand. Under cross-examination by Alan Jackson, he verified procedural facts regarding RING app access and acknowledged Proctor’s “no nudes” text message. During redirect examination by Hank Brennan, he defended the integrity of their travel timeline to Dighton, asserted that no evidence proved O’Keefe entered the residence, and offered an explanation for the grass stains on the victim’s pants. Finally, on recross-examination, he stated he was unaware of forensic mobile data from Trooper Guarino regarding O’Keefe’s step counts before the 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
