MA v Karen Read: Officer John O'Keefe's Brother Testifies

"John was pretty beat up." Paul O'Keefe, the victim's brother, takes the stand on day 1 in the case against #KarenRead. Plus, the jury sees Ring camera footage from the day of John O'Keefe's murder.
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[@KoolT]

I think she drank too much and in a black out hit him maybe he fell backwards hit his head broken glass hit face and arm

[@TongueLashing-ih7cu]

The Karen-Cult is a group of nutballs! You people have tunnel vision. I knew nothing of this case until I started watching it on Court Tv. You are biased and impartial before hearing all the facts of the case. Do you no nothing about the law? You would never be picked as a juror in this case because of your “so-called knowledge” and “ in-depth research” of the case before even hearing all the facts on both sides. Her little eye-roll & snapping at her attorney in front of a court room speaks volumes about her quick temperament. Wow! That tells me a lot right there! She is not a celebrity or Rock Star! Someone died. He is the victim, NOT her. The supporters are a bunch of Karens and paid PR. She plans on making a lot of money off of this. I bet she has interviews in place and a book deal. Profiting off your dead boyfriend. So sad! Shame on her and all of the paid PR without morals! Justice will probably not be served in this case because of people like you trying to sway public opinion before all the facts are revealed. I haven’t even heard enough to decide if she is guilty or innocent. I just know that after hearing the facts so far, she probably accidentally hit him because she was drunk. Maybe she blacked out and honestly doesn’t remember? I think because of all the drinking it doesn’t look good for anyone that night. She needs to respect the fact someone died, and she should not be giving out her autographs prematurely!

[@ronaldmontgomery2079]

​@@KoolT If you add jealousy and Alcohol that is not a good mixture

[@tarakoschnitzke4730]

I dont know what happened to this man but whoever did it knowing he was raising his already deceased sisters kids is next level evil!!!!!

[@TongueLashing-ih7cu]

Vinnie Politan made a great point. Look at the reception Karen gets compared to John O’Keefe’s family. They lost their son. The poor Dad can barely make it up the stairs, and his mom is absolutely heartbroken. While Karen struts in like a celebrity. Clearly, the supporters are delusional.

[@IamThePapi]

​@@TongueLashing-ih7cu Right, Play the video proving that she broke her tail light in her drive way and not on the scene where the cops said they found broken tail light pieces for days after?? Wake up. Look at the marks on his body and look at her suv lol. Use your brain.. Delete that SUV with no marks on it and nothing on it really hit him?? 😂come on. Hey lets not forget they literally googled how long it would take for someone to succumb to hypothermia. And they got rid of their dog after the incident. Nothing pointing towards Karen. NOTHING!!!

[@IamThePapi]

They had the broken tail light in their side but wake me up in clearly see she did that in her own parking lot. 😂 And john had beef with these people. Karen knew and questioned if they should go to the after party.... She said that in her arrest video that john got pumpled by those two cops that are family. Your so off it makes me wonder if your even paying attention..... PAY ATTENTION!!! I'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS CASE FOR MONTHS!!!! ALL SIGNS POINT AWAY FROM KAREN NOT AT KAREN. AND SHE CANT HELP IT IF OTHER PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY CAN SEE SHES INNOCENT.... THAT WHY SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. SHE'S FREAKING INNOCENT!!!!

[@kayvee9094]

@@TongueLashing-ih7cu I can't help but wonder if Read's supporters are just the usual cop hating crowd. Back the Blue!

[@user-xq5nd6hq3n]

@@TongueLashing-ih7cu Karen and her supporters are not fighting the O'Keefe's. The supporters are supporting Karen and the fight against the corruption of the Commonwealth. Those that can't see what her fight is about, which was explained in the opening statements, are the delusional ones.

[@sz7646]

This guy lost both his siblings. That’s just heartbreaking

[@nettiea9384]

Agree💔💔💔

[@lisajeter9511]

It’s awful to lose both siblings in such a short period of time.

[@user-en6ut2gm5b]

I do feel for them, so heart wrenching, my prayers.

[@heatherhollenmen]

I feel bad for the kids more

[@paw-prints839]

​@heatherhollenmen I agree, those children have had such a hard life. Thank God they had their Uncle to care for them only to lose him too. My heart breaks for them.

[@lisajeter9511]

My heart breaks for the O’keefe family. They’ve suffered more than their share of tragedy.

[@permrussiatoday]

Justice for the O’Keefe family means putting his killer(s) in prison… and the does not include Karen Reed. These lying bastard conspirators need to PAY

[@pennicochrane8886]

Your right! Can't stand looking st her!

[@cheryllondon3514]

The Kennedy curse

[@thewattfamilymemories7734]

This family deserves justice and the truth. How awful

[@pennicochrane8886]

The truth is she killed him!!!

[@rowansps]

He's the only person that doesn't call her "the defendant". I find that very significant ❤❤❤

[@jkm1611]

or your "client"

[@govindagovindaji4662]

Not yet, then. Proctor also called her Ms. Read or Karen Read.

[@rowansps]

@@govindagovindaji4662 At the time I made this comment, the "friends" and family involved were testifying, and that is what I was referring to. Proctor also called her a sea you en tea.

[@govindagovindaji4662]

@@rowansps I know. That's exactly why I wrote, "not yet, then." Proctor should have responded: "Unfortunately, cops are notorious for crude, lewd and obnoxious language when among their own company." And then apologized to her right then in court. But no, we must let the public remain naive or in denial - their choice - because no PD anywhere would dare officially admit it.

[@mariannesouza8326]

Losing loved ones to illness is bad enough, but to lose them through violence has to be impossible to deal with. 😔

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Its horrific. I know first hand

[@tyreseforren6721]

​@@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage was your brother or sister murdered?

[@Graycy808]

I know from personal experience that it is a completely different kind of grief, it hits in a way I cant even describe and the people around you unconsciously distance themselves because on a subconscious level it feels like if they get to close it could happen to them as if it was contagious somehow. It's not something they are even aware of but it makes you feel as though you are a member of a very exclusive club that NOBODY want to be a member of! It's very isolating in some ways and hurts in ways that arent the same as grief from losing a loved one even if it was unexpected.

[@Graycy808]

@@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage me too, so sorry for your loss

[@evanthianassios9794]

How devastating for the parents to have lost two of their three children My Goodness such tragedy for one family.

[@carolynwelsch]

And their son-in-law 😢

[@tyreseforren6721]

​@@carolynwelsch I'm convinced that this family is cursed 😢

[@evanthianassios9794]

How terribly sad that his sister, brother and brother-in-law all pass. Two kids orphaned twice, once by their parents and then by John's death. Very sad! This brother is obviously still mourning such incredible family losses!

[@Weddingplanner74]

So sad!! These kids have so much trauma to work through. My late husband died when my kids were all school age. It was a lot for them to work through, but then to lose ANOTHER loved one so tragically?!! TRAGIC.

[@ITobjectives]

Not twice, but three times!

[@wiseup8729]

He didn't step up to adopt them even with a wife and 2 kids

[@BlackStump172]

@@wiseup8729Who has them now ?

[@81suze]

He cried almost when mentioning his brother

[@KC-ly1fb]

Why does the judge allow the DA to ask ridiculous questions but she hurries the defense up?? She’s strange. Wow, “does it make sense that I give an instruction “ seriously???? Why would she ask the DA for permission???

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

It's dispicable to use deceased siblings to garner sympathy and make the accused pay for something they had nothing to do with it. I appreciate your comment because I have a background full of tragedies and I never speak of it nor do I allow others to do it on my behalf either. This was low of the prosecution to do this.

[@johngenelli3782]

She's dirty DEI JUDGE

[@dellanettedupio9084]

WTH THATS WHAT I WAS ASKING MYSELF, WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS ARE THEY ASKING REALLY IS RIDICULOUS! #?WHAT THE HELL!

[@traceygomes4618]

Something fishy going on

[@CathyJ-st2ps]

The officers on scene did a horrible disservice to officer O’keefe. If she really confessed like their revised version stated. You know darn well. She isn’t free to leave the area should be tapped off. And you wake up the owner of that property immediately. Something is so off about this whole thing. Trust me if that ever happens in anyone’s front yard they are banging on doors and asking for cameras from home owner and neighbors.

[@PartyAtMoontower]

It’s almost as if they botched it all on purpose. For what? Makes no sense for them to do all this ridiculousness if they all believed Karen did it.

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

Had to get the taillight fragments planted

[@berniecoffeydaly6047]

That is what stinks to me

[@spiritualrabbitt3765]

Agreed. What kind of police family doesn't hear all the commotion outside their home?

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

I just watched Boston police shooting. Tape everywhere, scene markers, road closed off. I can not understand why even a small part of that was enacted. If she did hit him which I doubt the cops have given her reasonable doubt every thing is so messed up.

[@AshleyMarieMommy]

Those poor kids keep loosing all they know!! Poor kaylee and Patrick May God provide and protect them. Send your Holy Spirit to condor them. Lord I ask that you deliver them!

[@lesare6509]

Amen.🙏✝️

[@MarietaTruter]

Amen! 🙏🏻

[@truthseeker1649]

And so be it. Amen✨️🙏☮️♾️💞

[@quinnvids]

Amen!

[@JulieRushworth]

Amen 🙏

[@Lisboooa]

This prosecutor is cringe. Come on, what’s the relevance of watching the brother shoveling snow? The jurors will need tones of caffeine

[@enzoinfinity1]

the prosecutor has no charisma. Hes also bad at spotting her lies or making his case. You can find lies from her news interview that she did but he hasnt even spotted them.

[@Lisboooa]

@@enzoinfinity1 😁 prosecution has no lies at all... Dude....

[@kimward5746]

Thank you! That’s what I was wondering…. And the kid’s friend’s father blowing snow…. WTH significance was any of that????

[@govindagovindaji4662]

@@kimward5746 I hate that about all these trials. They do waste an enormous amount of time on trivia, reiterating minute meaningless details Also in this court, at least, the judge is not protecting minors' names from being revealed AT ALL. Shame on them.

[@annemerritt3722]

​@@kimward5746maybe bc it shows Karens car and snowblower didnt notice anything like maybe a red tailight on driveway. Also, camera at that time shows cars driving by on road past O'Keefe's house. While they are sloveling. My thought

[@dianehurlebaus7194]

The judge subjecting Johns brother to break and go through it all again “after” lunch during his testimony is criminal too!

[@mariapilarme]

My condolences Mr O’Keefe for the loss of your brother! And my condolences to the rest of the family.

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Amen. I believe in God and a life for Eternity but the pain of loss and in such a horrific way, is an especially painful situation for any family.

[@j.c.7555]

My condolences as well to all the family affected. I pray for Justice!🙏

[@mindaelliott9576]

I feel for him. Imagine having sibling and now your an only child. Heartbreaking..

[@delightful640]

A really lovely family the O'Keefe's. My heart goes out to them. This is truly tragic.

[@bubbahodge2197]

I couldn't agree more. You can see the pain in his face

[@jimmiecooper3230]

What has the brother and his wives job go to do with this case, or their marriage ?

[@Emmaleesa4]

It's setting up a whole picture for the jury. Boring, but all part of creating a full account.

[@Spook2431NYC]

​@Emmaleesa4 What FULL account, they were working parents w/ separate lives fr his brother Officer John O'Keefe & his live in girlfriend.

[@Spook2431NYC]

Exactly, nothing to do w/ how Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe was left to die in freezing cold!

[@Emmaleesa4]

@@Spook2431NYC As I said, its showing the jury a picture of the situation - creating an image that they want the jury to see before they get into the details.

[@kalasmith9472]

It also eases the witness into more difficult questioning.

[@aprilstruble5723]

The poor children lost their mother, then their father..THEN their uncle caregiver! :( sooo sad!

[@NewEngland721]

Yes, He is probably the only father the younger one remembers, was only 3 at the time

[@BlackStump172]

They have lost Karen as well .

[@LadyDazzleDance]

I believe Karen is innocent. The math isn't mathing.

[@malourocha9211]

I feel you, but it's hard to believe a bunch of drunk cops did this, although it's hard to believe she gave him black eyes or that a car hit did. What I believe is he might of gotten beat up and she tried to help him and ended up hitting him. I dunno this is weird

[@nettiea9384]

💔life is so unfair. This man lost both his sibs😢

[@kennytesta9312]

That’s life

[@jaredscott6653]

That ceiling fan works harder than the DA

[@lindaeason3480]

Even the clock is messed up! I hope no one is claustrophobic there.

[@animallovefest143]

Lol

[@BlackStump172]

She is a bit flakey .

[@katiea.244]

@@lindaeason3480I have spent about an hour in that courtroom and felt claustrophobic.

[@mariannecreighton8194]

LALLY IS JUST THE WORST PROCICUTOR EVER

[@Enoughalready20237]

When you back up and hit something in new cars, your car records that. Why isn’t that being brought into evidence?

[@LoneStarRanchTours]

Good point!

[@leelyp5919]

Because the only thing that was hit, was her bumping into the car in the driveway at John’s house, which is what broke the taillight. It’s insane that this even went to trial

[@adriannegrant766]

Did they look for evidence on her brothers car? ​@@leelyp5919

[@Bunny-ur8fd]

Probably got “lost” with all the videos proving her innocence.

[@camillaSweden]

​@@Bunny-ur8fdAgree whit you

[@cindyb9903]

Questions about him shoveling the driveway?? Come on already!!! What is the judge thinking allowing this unrelated crap?? Praying the FBI investigates her too, sustained!!! The o’Keefe’s have been through ENOUGH and they’re dragging this out!! You’re accusing the WRONG person!!

[@JHT42469]

Yeah because Colin murdered John

[@cindyb9903]

@@JHT42469 agree, along with Higgins!!

[@kathismith7441]

In your opinion maybe.

[@cindyb9903]

@@kathismith7441 thanks, but didn’t ask for your opinion!! Take your blinders off!! You’ll see when she’s found NOT GUILTY!! Have a great day!! 😘

[@kathismith7441]

@@cindyb9903 you cannot see the forest thru the trees. This is so straight forward. Use ur head for something other than a hat rack. She’s guilty as charged. No critical thinking skills at all. Go to school and learn something please. Conspiracy theories is nothing but gaslighting you.

[@WAlkONRebel]

I don’t mean to be disrespectful at a terrible time like this, but I just wanna say that that man is gorgeous

[@thewattfamilymemories7734]

To be honest I thought the same. Lovely family

[@ThePatynight]

Agree. He's hot

[@Weddingplanner74]

My first thought too. 🫣

[@kerryeva]

Absolutely smoking hot

[@mimimutti8760]

Hell, ladies please... ( 🤭 nice guy !)

[@margaretmorris-calderon2826]

He’s obviously an intelligent man with a excellent memory. Any errors of his memory in time is only minimal. My condolences goes out to Johnny’s family. I’m so sorry you’re having to experience this trauma when you need to be in mourning and grieving.

[@Beccaboo502]

The fact that the brother said they moved him to different unit to keep him safe breaks my heart. Same unit that took his life. Tragic 😢

[@user-ph4pc4mg7z]

The O'Keefe's had so much tragedy Just heartbreaking! 💔

[@RuthHon-ij5mq]

Doubt ,,,dog scratches ,rough playing at bar ,,getting rid of phone ,,this young lady framed in my opion ,,,let her go home and unvestigate more on other parties ,,Oh getting rid of the dog and selling the house ,,make ya think Hmmmmmm

[@l-train7876]

And refinishing the basement floors before they sold the house. Highly suspect.

[@pharoh9991]

They have been do harassed by so called Tyrtle boy followers It's been horrific. I would sell and get out too and not to mention go by the house consistently Being harassed.

[@l-train7876]

@@pharoh9991 what does refinishing the basement floors have to do with public scrutiny?

[@Grace-el7yy]

​@@pharoh9991you are so duped

[@j.c.7555]

Can’t stop looking for the person that did this to John OKeefe! It’s so heartbreaking. Justice has to be had for John at all costs.

[@j.c.7555]

@@aprilpavia348 Duh yourself! Rude! FYI…she didn’t live there full time. Belongings wouldn’t really matter after an immediate death of your boyfriend…smarty pants!!!

[@annfreels3071]

My thought it was B. Albert, B. Higgins, and possibly Colin.

[@mandeemckenzie537]

C O L I N !!!!!!

[@Jina_G]

If he had such dreadful head injuries, how could that have been done by a car moving slowly?

[@sionnach3104]

You expect anyone other than a pathologist to answer that? Why not listen to the evidence?

[@JulieRushworth]

He was beat up

[@KoolT]

Fell backwards hard on ice how my high school friend was killed

[@NotReally-rm6nd]

@@KoolT That would be ONE. Mr. O'Keefe had multiple.

[@KayInMaine]

He had no injuries to his legs and you would expect that being hit by a vehicle.

[@YadiMcVey]

I’m watching the complete trial. I know Karen will not be found guilty but I’m worried that the person/ people who did this will never be held accountable. So sad

[@beastshawnee]

They will waltz away freely…

[@racquel127]

Who do you think did it and how?

[@user-rv1qv4pv5p]

Not one person checks the damage on her car? Not even footprints in the snow. Odd

[@keytyper4296]

Omg pointless questions. Why is the judge allowing this? WHAT does it matter what color or type of vehicle every person drives, how each person met another unless directly involved in the incidents around John’s death. Good grief what a waste of time and taxpayer money. It’s so obvious that the states evidence is lacking, so they are just trying to keep people on the stand to get sympathy/jury connection with them. Get to the facts of the CASE.🙄

[@theartsypixie2771]

If I were a juror this would have me lose all confidence in the persecutor and actually start to hate him to the point it would be hard to even take any evidence he supplied seriously.

[@mjwells100]

EXACTLY!!! It’s so pointless!! Maybe he likes the limelight and the sound of his own voice. Why. doesn’t the judge stop this sideshow?!?

[@mazzabarz8216]

Can this guy ask anymore stupid pointless questions. Ask him his inside leg measurements. Jeez

[@PartyAtMoontower]

And the, “What, if anything, was …” 😂😂😂

[@lindalavallee5144]

😂😂😂

[@theartsypixie2771]

Id have objected asking relevance

[@emrainbow]

😂😂😂 good one

[@genomic_]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dawn822]

Those poor kids losing three "parents".

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

They’ve even taken Karen Read from them. She’s played a huge, positive role in their lives. They need her right now. The children are being victimized again by this insane trial. Karen, as their positive female parental type figure, should be with them. They need her now.

[@andreamarocco9247]

@@misplacedsouthern1236 right i mean the only fights the brother can recall are related to her spoiling them too much? they need each other

[@LisaMarieLove1]

I’m so sorry. my heart breaks for him and O’Keefe family💔 Losing both siblings! That’s so heartbreaking to say the least💔

[@maxxmondavi4176]

Hey Lisa Marie you look pretty hot! Where you at? Maxx

[@BlackStump172]

The father looks broken .

[@heatherlynn1016]

I haven’t heard much about this case so I don’t really have a opinion on who I think did it but it broke my heart hearing that he was the only sibling out of 3 that was still alive. The parents and him have suffered such great loss.

[@wickedwitch015]

The O’Keefe family deserves justice. Those poor children have been through so much. So heartbreaking.

[@user-qx3nt4gr3c]

so sad i felt like crying when he said the nurse and dr said they couldn’t save him

[@user-en6ut2gm5b]

😢

[@karenpimental4012]

Karen is innocent,now it's clear cover up with that house members, very sad may John rest in peace,may those who did this be accountable.

[@lilyfelinski5520]

Karen is innocent as much as Ted Bundy was innocent.

[@annfreels3071]

B. Albert, B. Higgins and possibly Colin is my guess.

[@tyreseforren6721]

​@@lilyfelinski5520 Ted Bundy was by far from innocent 😂

[@Mary-ik1zf]

Out and out tragic.That is v sad everything that has happened to this family .It chokes u up .All the best from the uk

[@casmihok2962]

The prosecutor saying “What if any” as a lead in to almost every question is so bad. Dudes awful, defense attorney is really shining in this for me. So much reasonable doubt, I hope the verdict is not guilty.

[@rondarita]

Every question is leading

[@govindagovindaji4662]

The phrase I hate most is, "you would agree with me...." They must've taught it as a tactic at a lawyers convention b/c you hear it a lot in these high profile cases.

[@franhoppenreys8224]

Defense is a bunch of clowns. Littles voice was quivering when questioning the witness. Calling relatives "friends", and harassment of witnesses. Trying to make witnesses confess to their incredible fabricated outlandish story. AND OMG, what a joke when trying to say Kaitlyn purjured herself...love that the witnesses aren't being persuaded or intimadated by the clowns, they stand their ground by the truth. Defense needs to look up definition of friend and acquaintance. Idiots.

[@dawnmenard7034]

@@franhoppenreys8224 wow you must be one of the relatives of these dirty cops

[@BlackStump172]

@@dawnmenard7034Probably is one of the family .

[@michelledasilva42577]

So heartbreaking. So much tragedy. I will never understand how or why this happens to a family. I pray for strength and peace for this family. May God protect and heal them. 😢Justice for Officer John O’Keefe!

[@kathyspinney3218]

My Deepest Confolences !! MY Hope is Justice is truly Correct...Peace Be w/ The Family❤ A Fellow Born & Rised Massachusetts Resident ..So Sad to Hear the Loss of this Officer & other Siblings...Prayers 🙏

[@christinaphillips5933]

😢 heartbreaking 💔😭

[@lindadunlap4281]

I hate that awful things happen to good people. God bless this family and the children. What a murderous world we have become.

[@chrislim7615]

Remem his brother said(his eyes look like)ping-pong balls,lioks like he was in a fight*

[@franhoppenreys8224]

Unless you are a medical professional, you will not understand what the body does when exposed to cold.

[@dawnmenard7034]

@@franhoppenreys8224 you know and I know it’s a cover-up by the cops there’s too much evidence proving that

[@l-train7876]

@@franhoppenreys8224the black eyes are from blunt force trauma to the head. Look up “raccoon eyes injury”.

[@beastshawnee]

Because he was in a fight and the dog was after him too. The arm looks like he was flat on the floor when the dog did damage. But he may have been standing. Maybe the dog started the whole fight. Clearly the fight and blood loss were what killed him. The blood must have been in the basement. Which got dug out before being sold… These odd behaviors do NOT add up well for the conspirators.

[@greeneyedsoutherngirl6468]

I’m sorry for your loss, sir. This family has been through a lot. Sometimes life is so unfair 😢 I hope your brother gets justice for whoever did this to him, and the family finds out the truth, whatever that may be!

[@CindyPappas]

What this family has gone through is so heartbreaking..💔 I pray they are protected from any more tragedy for the rest of their lives.

[@justicefor-all3129]

I have a problem trusting officer testimonies. They have a very bad habit of creating narratives… so they fit whatever stories needed at the time.

[@user-xq5nd6hq3n]

And that was pointed out when Saraf was being questioned

[@barbiedavis9112]

Camera’s are so good .. not in the Daybell trial

[@reneearnett8761]

Why allll these questions about his damn personal life??? Jesus

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

tragedies he’s endured so the jury sympathetic , and his words hold more weight

[@user-en6ut2gm5b]

my most sincere condolences to his whole family! ❤

[@j.c.7555]

I’m curious why there has been mention of missing tape footage from John’s Ring Doorbell but no one has gotten it from them? I think it would be significant during trial to see the part that is missing. I’m wondering if Higgins went to the house and that is why it was deleted? Remember John was left at the party she went to John’s and Higgins supposedly went to the station.

[@ruyoga]

Ayyy 😢 prosecution needs to amp up the quality and content of questioning.....

[@lisal2018]

MY HEART BREAKS FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY. PRAYING FOR JUSTICE. HORRIBLE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD.

[@kimsciaca9935]

I feel so sorry for caring and everyone involved. His parents must be devastated

[@LaurieRose1900]

That poor family Devastating losses

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

What a Sad & Empty day that would have been!

[@jaclynsmith8575]

Why all the questions about his personal family?!

[@cara5430]

My thoughts as well.

[@michaelredman9599]

@@cara5430 he is building a foundation about johns character

[@edrrobb1988]

It's a normal foundation type questioning that they do for anyone who is testifying especially if they are related to the case

[@user-en6ut2gm5b]

I was wondering myself, why.

[@kgem76]

The Lawyer is laying the foundation so the Jury can get a picture of the family dynamics. It's a normal line of questioning.

[@DownriverRocks]

I wonder how the O’Keefe family feels about her now that she was set up? The testimony is only going to get worse.

[@adriennem7927]

Same.. was waiting for interruption from her lawyer, asked n answered judge 😊

[@CollDott]

The brother is very handsome!!

[@louisalouisa2292]

Like is voice too

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Oh the horror 🙀She spent too much money on the kids. Not the first time this has come up. Baffling.

[@racquel127]

I think he meant (but the prosecutor didnt explain) that she was taking money from John for expensive gifts for the children

[@CrazyMaryJo]

@@racquel127 actually, she was spending her money on the kids. KR not actually “good” with kids, she has stated. Buying them things kept them other occupied. JO didn’t want them spoiled and he told a friend he felt upstaged, as he didn’t have as much flexible cash as Karen.

[@MemawH]

Upon first sight of the picture of the injuries on John’s arm it was obvious that those injuries did not occur from being knocked down by a car in the snow. I googled police dog bite images and I must say, I definitely believe that the injuries on his arm are from the Albert German Shepherd. One image was almost identical.

[@zb611]

And cops dogs are trained to go for the arms.

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

I agree. I watched a dog trainer of police dogs show how they look. I also watched the Turtleboy video of how they say she did this. But it could not have happened the way they said. I applaud you!

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

You might want to check out a lawyer Melanie Lilly. She did the police dog bite that I watched.

[@franhoppenreys8224]

Those aren't dog bites. I am a medical professional. So the German sheperd punched him in the eye leaving that goose egg also? Those are vehicular trauma abrasions. Karen is guilty.

[@franhoppenreys8224]

I think John was bent down to pick up something, and she backed into him and the vehicle hit his head and the carriage underneath carried him/dragged him. That is how I believe he was killed. When he didn't return to the vehicle, she left him. She claimed "Did I hit him?" "I hit him". She knows she at least injured him, and chose to leave rather than check on him. Also loved ones don't ask "Did I hit him", usually loved ones, ask "Is he ok?", when asking DID I HIT HIM, this shows Karen is concerned about her actions, rather than John's well being. AND just to add, her behavior is court is disgusting. It goes beyond the defense telling her to be stoic.

[@DennisGreeley]

Why does this prosecutor ask the same questions over again especially ones not related directly to the case

[@brianshaughnessy4020]

He has zero courtroom presence. And he really needs to take a public speaking class. Saying "sort of" in nearly every sentence is annoying to the audience and shows a lack of confidence and/or knowledge of the topic he's discussing.

[@OHiYoCHIC]

Incompetent

[@inannashu689]

I wish "what if anything" would be banned in court rooms,sounds very illiterate for attorneys.

[@taylorburton7820]

Add "sort of" and "if you know" to this ban. Insufferably superfluous inquiry by the prosecutor.

[@paw-prints839]

Sounds like he took lessons from the attorney from the Depp/ Heard case. It is annoying.

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Please add this constant use of ‘so’ which is stuck in every sentence. It drives me crazy. I hate the sound of ...so.... ignorance..

[@campsbaysa]

@@taylorburton7820 The 'sort of' is driving me nuts. He shouldnt be allowed to say it because it's not technically a direct question or statement if you add 'sort of'... for people with legal training it is really bad.

[@sandscorcher3332]

Is here anybody who don't want to hug this guy? So heartbraking...

[@kimberlychelen9890]

Justice for John. And, please someone...give dear Paul a bottle of water.

[@nettiea9384]

Wow. So tragic. I’m actually glad my daughter is grown. I can’t imagine her losing us at such a tender age like those okeefe kids

[@MrBruinsfan25]

What’s with this judge and the sidebar?

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Largely, pure incompetence.

[@BlackStump172]

She is trying to help the State .

[@thesilverladylifts2708]

SIDE BAAAA

[@beastshawnee]

@@thesilverladylifts2708hhahaaahhhaaaa! The cahh needs a new taillight!

[@golema22]

I hope she turns out to be innocent

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

Each day it’s becomIng more clear she’s innocent. How horrible these rotten people are to tear apart all these lives & then put them through false accusations & all the publicity & Court Hearings. They have no decency.

[@franhoppenreys8224]

So you believe this incredibly ridiculous story the defense has fabricated? Whoa. She is guilty 1000%. Those aren't dog bites.

[@dawnmenard7034]

@@franhoppenreys8224 with all the evidence they have how could you NOT think she is innocent and that this is a cover-up???

[@adriennem7927]

​@franhoppenreys822d4. Damn DOG CLAW MARKS!!! CLAW.. YOU'RE WELCOME

[@golema22]

@@franhoppenreys8224 i actually think she is guilty after i heard the testimony of the Albert family or they are way more powerful and are lying on the stand

[@roseharvey2664]

John was moved to that unit to make sure he was safe.

[@drdeborahhockney5609]

What a sad story. This poor man has lost his sister and brother as well as his brother in law. I feel for this man he is obviously still struggling with grief

[@amadaferrel3062]

The world 🌎 is watching!!

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

I’m from Virginia but living in NJ right now... I’m watching. I chat with some people in Britain and they, too, are watching. People can’t believe the blatant illegal activities of this Police Department. Disgraceful & Disgusting.

[@Rewind2608]

How is his night before at his kids basketball games relevant to anything? Shouldn't the photos of the police officer and the ex be relevant. Most of what I'm hearing isn't proving this woman is guilty of anything. Yeah I'd think I'd be hysterical too if my boyfriend was just found by the side of the road in that type of condition too screaming and asking the same thing. Absolutely none of this proves she's guilty.

[@franhoppenreys8224]

High percentage of murders are the last one seen with the victim. Karen was last seen with John. Multiple witnesses including non police, and friends of the Alberts testified that they did not see Karen or John enter the house. Fact.

[@animallovefest143]

God bless you, and your family! May John Rest in Peace! I'm sure he's watching everything and standing by your side. I really don't think that Karen Read killed your brother though. Of course, that is just my opinion. There is so much reasonable doubt that I'm shocked that it's even going to trial. The state is wasting a lot of taxpayers money to blame and convict someone that even if, she did hit him, it would've been an accident. But, don't get me wrong, I don't believe that she had anything to do with what happened to John and I'm quite intuitive. There are so many people lying within and around the Albert's family, it just doesn't make sense! And, they need to investigate that department and the people they are involved with it.

[@kimsciaca9935]

This is just so sad

[@colettejaques2559]

Did any police confiscate karens car? Poor work on the local PD

[@Sab11283]

Yes they broke her taillight stay tuned for proof I don’t see how you can say she did it the state hasn’t proved that yet

[@ashesr7]

Yeah if you watch the trial they took her car to the police station and took her light apart to pretend they found the pieces on the lawn.

[@racquel127]

What is the relevance of all the questions? Name of John O'Keefe's former girlfriend? Time the mother called him? Corona in Aruba? I don't understand

[@jomaro8]

This poor family, they've been through so much. Whether she did it or not, they deserve a good clean case...not all of this other foolishness going on. What kind of justice would it be if she actually did it but got her conviction overturned, got a mistrial, or was acquitted because some of the terrible way this case has been handled? Ridiculous.

[@emyemy4925]

Feel bad for the brother, has had alot of loss. ❤

[@user-rw8rp3du3m]

This prosecution is writing a biography for no reason.

[@PostalWorker14]

The more witnesses you see the more differences in their stories

[@nancysix1387]

I wonder where those children are now. With Paul or the parents. This is one of the worst tragedies I ever ever heard. Heartbreaking for that family

[@EmmaDee]

I can’t understand why the Okeefe family would be against Karen.

[@glenf6639]

There is some weird things about what Karen did that night. We don’t know what the truth is at this point but i can understand them not being her cheerleaders.

[@EmmaDee]

@@glenf6639 I just wish them all peace of mind and most of all, Justice for their son, brother and boyfriend. I truly believe she loved him and sounds like alcohol caused many of their issues.

[@nadinenc3097]

Because she might have killed their son?

[@franhoppenreys8224]

@@nadinenc3097 Might? Pretty obvious Karen is guilty. Last seen with the victim.

[@Grace-el7yy]

​@@franhoppenreys8224wrong

[@crimenexdor]

My Heart breaks for John and his family, i truly believe karen didn't kill John. Something has always been fishy from the start about this case, and it's leaning more on the prosecution side than the defence. The state fkd up! They didnt do a half decent investigation from the start! Plus, the judge is being TOTALLY inappropriate throughout this whole trial so far!! Asking if the prosecution is going to object to the defence questions, asking if its inappropriate to do certain things in HER COURT ROOM, and rushing the defence but letting the state talk freely is just a JOKE!! How is this been a FAIR trial so far???? I dont get it! Karen may not have been the best girlfriend and vice versa with John to karen....what couple doesn't have issues, and what couple doesn't have family battles!? That dont prove murder! It proves real life! I truly want justice for the family, but the CORRECT person needs to be punished!

[@Becki545]

This is what this crazy trial SHOULD be all about.

[@JetChickUSA1]

this has got to be devastating for him :( 💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@HiveMind629]

These are the true victims of this tragedy the O keefe family not Karen Reed or the Alberts

[@lilyfelinski5520]

Very well put.

[@christinaphillips5933]

There's cameras everywhere in hospitals you know 😢

[@l-train7876]

How would video from the hospital help the case?

[@lauraarbuckle3181]

I can’t believe they are filming the jury.

[@varrick1226]

The Judge looks like she could have used a lunch break at that point.

[@bobbyroberts8523]

Why is he a witness

[@lauriesawyer348]

I suspect at some point he will switch sides for the defense as soon as he sees the truth that Karen Reed is being set up.

[@genevaj6469]

People in the house didn't care their guest arrived safely Driving drunk but makes it home safely Justice ⚖️ for his family

[@lisajeter9511]

I have to admit I’m super impressed how big this driveway is. I could use a Supersized Driveway myself!

[@06mrselfdestruct]

Well you need to fit the 3 oversized SUV’s somewhere

[@kandykaye9981]

You could’ve had one for a good price. I’ve heard that after the basement concrete was ripped up and replaced, the house was sold at a $50k below market price. Apparently sold when the real estate market was still heathy.

[@kimsciaca9935]

Justice will prevail❤

[@marycleveland540]

Why is it important to go through the brother's family history? How does that information apply to the case?

[@adriennem7927]

The sympathy guilt.

[@tammycox2538]

I believe that the prosecutor us trying to establish that this brother and his family are good, upstanding people, and that this brother is stable, and that his testimony is credible. He also wants to show that this man has an excellent memory, and knew details of the relationship between John and Karen. It would make it harder for the defense to refute his testimony.

[@tyreseforren6721]

​@@tammycox2538yeah but everything his said about her was positive and doesn't hurt the defense at all