Livestream: Digital expert back on the stand in Karen Read trial after bruising cross-examination
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During Karen Read's murder retrial, forensics expert Shanon Burgess testified about significant vehicle and cellphone data missed in the initial analysis of Read's SUV. He highlighted key events on the day of the incident, including a "backing maneuver" that aligned with O'Keefe's phone data. The defense challenged Burgess's qualifications and methods, suggesting inconsistencies in his educational credentials and previous misinterpretations of data handling. Read's legal team argues against her involvement, claiming a police cover-up surrounding Officer O'Keefe's death after a night of drinking.
Burgess testified Monday that "essentially all" user data from Read's SUV was missed during an initial download, though a microSD card was later discovered.
Burgess told jurors the "backing maneuver" Read's SUV made occurred between 12:32 a.m. and four seconds and 12:32 a.m. and 12 seconds, aligned with O'Keefe’s phone data.
Defense attorney Robert Alessi questioned Burgess’s credentials and methodology, highlighting discrepancies in his educational background and earlier errors in protocol.
Read's defense claims she was framed as part of a police cover-up after O'Keefe was allegedly beaten inside the home instead of hit by her SUV.
Read at Boston.com
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