Karen Read Had Time To Try And Save John O’Keefe, Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis Weighs In
Karen Read Had Time To Try And Save John O’Keefe, Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis Weighs In
John O’Keefe didn’t die instantly. That’s the key takeaway from neurosurgeon Dr. Aizik Wolf’s testimony—and it could have seismic consequences for Karen Read’s defense.
In this premiere breakdown from Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski is joined by Eric Faddis, a former prosecutor, to explore what it means when a medical expert tells the jury there was a window of time—a chance to act, to save a life, to call for help. If Karen Read was responsible for hitting O’Keefe, then her decision to leave the scene could represent not just moral failure, but criminal negligence.
Was it second-degree murder—or fatal inaction? Faddis unpacks the legal duty to render aid, how it factors into jury instructions, and whether the timeline now favors the prosecution. This is where law, medicine, and morality collide.
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Karen Read Trial Day 23 Recap, Jury Hears Karen "What If I Hit Him" & Crash Expert Destroys Alessi
Day 23 of the Karen Read trial may go down as a defining moment. After weeks of forensic testimony, digital data, and a parade of witnesses, the prosecution rested its case—but not before leaving the jury with a gut-punch final act: a 50-second clip of Karen Read herself, captured in 2024, questioning whether she may have accidentally hit Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. “What if I clipped him in the knee?” she asked, describing a conversation with her lawyer, who allegedly responded, “Then you’d have some culpability.” The courtroom didn’t erupt—but the silence said everything. Jurors reportedly remained fixated on the blank screen long after the video ended.
But that moment wasn’t the only blow to the defense. Before that, defense attorney Robert Alessi attempted a full-scale takedown of the prosecution’s final expert witness, Dr. Judson Welcher, a crash reconstructionist hired by the state. What followed was a long, tense, and ultimately unconvincing cross-examination. Alessi challenged Welcher on the reverse throttle data (74% acceleration, 23.9 mph), questioned the accuracy of surveillance video reconstructions, and grilled him on the origins of glass fragments. Welcher held his ground. Calm, consistent, and data-driven, he even pushed back with a line that will likely echo: “Are you calling pieces of taillight found around the body circumstantial?”
The defense also tried to cast Welcher as a “hired gun,” noting the $369,000 his firm had been paid. But he calmly stated that he began his analysis under the assumption that Read hadn’t hit O’Keefe—and changed his conclusion only when the evidence demanded it.
This video breaks down the 10 most critical moments from the day the prosecution closed strong, the defense stumbled, and the jury was left with Karen Read’s own words ringing in their ears.
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Karen Read Day 23: Defense IMPLODES on Cross; Prosecution Expert Holds the Line
On May 29, 2025, the prosecution rested its case against Karen Read — and not with a whimper, but with a sledgehammer. After weeks of building forensic, digital, and testimonial evidence linking Read to the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, the Commonwealth ended with a one-two punch: a bulletproof expert and Read’s own words.
Defense attorney Robert Alessi attempted to dismantle the testimony of crash reconstructionist Dr. Judson Welcher — and failed spectacularly. Welcher, who detailed how Read’s Lexus reversed at 74% throttle and left taillight fragments and DNA near O’Keefe’s body, stood unshaken as Alessi tried (and floundered) to poke holes in the data.
Alessi’s aggressive tone did nothing but irritate the court and highlight his lack of traction. His cross-examination was littered with grasping hypotheticals and unsupported accusations. He tried to cast doubt on the tech data, the 3D scans, and even camera angles — only to be reminded that science doesn’t bend to bad theater.
Then, the prosecution dropped the final blow: a 50-second clip of Karen Read herself, questioning aloud if she hit O’Keefe. “What if I clipped him in the knee?” she asks. “Then you’d have some culpability,” her lawyer reportedly told her.
The courtroom fell silent. The jury stared at the screen long after it went black.
This video covers the top 10 moments from Day 23 — and why May 29 may go down as the day this case turned for good. With expert testimony that held firm and the defendant’s own voice suggesting guilt, the prosecution ended on a note that may echo all the way into deliberations.
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Karen Read: The Psychology of Guilt, Gaslighting & a Public Meltdown
Karen Read: The Psychology of Guilt, Gaslighting & a Public Meltdown
In this episode of Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott takes us deep inside the emotional undercurrents of the Karen Read trial — not the legal motions, but the behavioral and psychological breadcrumbs that might say more than any piece of evidence ever could.
We explore the psychology of guilt through the lens of Read’s alleged statements like “Could I have hit him?” before O’Keefe’s body was even found — and ask, is that the voice of panic, or pre-loaded guilt? Shavaun breaks down the power of gaslighting in reverse, where the defendant isn’t just defending themselves, but turning the entire legal system into the supposed perpetrator.
From the emotional volatility in court, to Karen Read’s carefully curated public image, to the unraveling moments where concern seems to shift into self-preservation, this is a raw and revealing psychological profile of a woman at the center of a murder case — and a movement.
If you've been watching the trial unfold and wondering: Is this grief? Is this guilt? Or is this manipulation at the highest level? — this episode will give you the clinical language to understand the difference.
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Plastic Fragments and Glass Lies: The Science Closing in on Karen Read
Plastic Fragments and Glass Lies: The Science Closing in on Karen Read
Forensic science took center stage this week in the Karen Read trial—and Eric Faddis is here to break down the quiet but damning testimony jurors just heard.
On Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and Eric dissect forensic expert Christina Hanley’s detailed breakdown of trace evidence: red and clear plastic fragments found on O’Keefe’s clothing, consistent with the tail light from Read’s Lexus SUV. Hanley also testified about the “jigsaw match” of glass shards found near the body and how several fragments were traced back to a broken cocktail glass at the scene.
This episode explores how circumstantial science stacks up in court, why “consistent with” is not the same as “conclusive,” and how the defense may respond to the mounting forensic narrative. In a case with no eyewitnesses, will these fragments be enough to persuade a jury?
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About The Trial Of Karen Read | Justice For John O'Keefe
In "The Trial of Karen Read," listeners are drawn into a gripping courtroom drama unfolding around the mysterious death of John O'Keefe. This investigative series explores the intricate details of the trial of Karen Read, the woman accused of a crime that has captivated the nation. Each episode delves into the evidence presented, the witnesses' testimonies, and the legal strategies from both the defense and the prosecution. As the trial progresses, the podcast also examines the broader implications of the case, including its impact on the local community, the justice system, and the media. With expert commentary from legal analysts, interviews with key figures close to the case, and a deep dive into the social and psychological dimensions involved, this series seeks to uncover the truth behind the headlines and answer the question: Is there justice for John O'Keefe? Join us as we piece together the story, challenge preconceptions, and follow every twist and turn in this compelling search for justice.
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