A Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab forensic scientist, Christina Hanley, is expected to take the stand on Wednesday. However, before she resumes her testimony, jurors will hear from a new witness who has been called out of order.
On Tuesday, neurosurgeon Dr. Aizik L. Wolf testified that John O’Keefe’s fatal head injuries were the result of a fall backward onto hard ground. He explained the nature of O’Keefe’s injuries, stating that they were consistent with a fall and not with an attack using a weapon. Wolf emphasized that the injuries sustained by O’Keefe were severe and likely led to his quick loss of consciousness.
The ongoing trial revolves around Karen Read, who is charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors allege that Read deliberately struck O’Keefe with her SUV after a night of bar-hopping. However, Read’s defense team argues that she was framed in a law enforcement conspiracy. The trial is expected to continue with more witnesses and evidence being presented in the coming days.
Not really sure why this matters, but the trial seems to be heating up with conflicting testimonies and evidence being brought forth. Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like there’s a lot of back and forth between the prosecution and the defense. The twists and turns in the case make it hard to predict what the outcome will be.
