Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read murder case, is appealing his dismissal to the Civil Service Commission. State Police fired Proctor in March after a suspension and an internal affairs probe examined texts he sent that included derogatory language and comments suggesting bias toward Read. Proctor says his emotions "got the best of" him and that his personal feelings did not affect the investigation or evidence. Detective Lt. Kevin Dwyer testified that officers are human but must act based on reason and fact. Read was later acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges.
State Police fired Proctor in March following a lengthy suspension and internal affairs probe that delved into the now-infamous texts he sent friends, family, and coworkers about the case. In those texts, Proctor called Read a "wack job c**t" and "retarded," made vulgar remarks about her health and appearance, joked about searching for nude photos on her cellphone, and said he hoped Read would kill herself.
"It's understood that police officers are humans and natural feelings and emotions are going to develop," Detective Lt. Kevin Dwyer, the sole State Police witness, said Tuesday. "But as a police officer, it's important that any actions taken are based on reason and fact." Dwyer investigated Proctor's alleged misconduct as part of an internal affairs investigation. His cross-examination will resume Wednesday morning.
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