Michael Proctor, a former Massachusetts State Police trooper, did not testify during Karen Read's murder retrial, a move considered strategic and unusual. Legal experts pointed out that both prosecutors and the defense avoided calling Proctor, who faced allegations of misconduct and had been fired for his handling of the investigation into the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. His absence enabled the defense to maintain a favorable narrative while Proctor's supervisor, Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik, provided limited testimony concerning Proctor's involvement, leaving open questions about his impact on the case.
As it stands now, no competent defense counsel would call Mr. Proctor.
It is highly unusual and unheard of for the prosecutor to not call the lead investigator at trial.
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