Karen Read Trial. Timeline & Cast of Chraracters.

Here is a detailed timeline and cast of characters based on the provided sources:

Detailed Timeline of Events:

• Late 2023 into early 2024: Initial testing related to the case was conducted by the defense expert from ARCCA.

• Approximately 12:40 AM (Undated): Jen M. deleted repeated calls made to John O'Keefe's phone in an effort to locate it.

• 2:22 AM (Undated): Albert called Higgins; the call was missed.

• 2:22 AM (Undated): Higgins called Albert back; the call was answered and lasted for 20 seconds.

• 2:27 AM (Undated): Jen M. Googled "Hos long to die in cold" and subsequently deleted the search. Vanity Fair's independent expert and Richard Green, using multiple programs, independently confirmed this search time. The Commonwealth's expert from Cellebrite interpreted the data differently.

• 2:30 AM (Undated): Plow driver did not see a body in Brian A.'s yard.

• 3:30 AM (Undated): Plow driver saw a Ford Edge parked exactly where John O'Keefe was later found in Brian A.'s yard.

• Shortly after 3:30 AM (Undated): John O'Keefe's body was found in Brian A.'s yard.

• Undated (After John O'Keefe's body was found): Brian A. and Colin Albert drove Ford Edges.

• Undated (After John O'Keefe's body was found): Albert and Higgins destroyed their phones one day before the Court issued an injunction protecting them as evidence.

• Undated (Sometime after the incident): The dog living at the house where John O'Keefe was found, reportedly a German Shepherd, was rehomed after sending two people to the emergency room due to attacks. The floors at the house were redone by the owner.

• Undated (At some point prior to the retrial testimony): An alleged "Crash mama" followed the FKR (Free Karen Read) Facebook group after a witness, possibly Welcher, testified in the previous trial. Photos of his children were subsequently posted online.

• March 2025: ARCCA was formally hired by the defense in the Karen Read case. ARCCA has been paid approximately $50,000 by the defense.

• June 6th, 2025 (Day 28 of the retrial): Testimony continued with the ARCCA crash reconstructionist, Dr. Daniel Wolfe. Cross-examination was conducted by special prosecutor Hank Brennan. The defense sought to clarify that ARCCA was hired by the defense and not an insurance company. Discussions occurred about Dr. Wolfe's credentials, deleted text messages, the weight of the crash test dummy arm versus John O'Keefe's arm, and the methodology and results of impact testing, including the pressurized cannon test with a drinking glass (conducted at 31 mph and 37 mph) and the drop test with a crash test dummy (conducted at 15 mph). The judge (referred to as "Bev" by some commenters) made scheduling decisions and was perceived by some as biased against the defense. Dr. Andrew Rentschler is mentioned as potentially testifying later. Dr. Wolfe was expected to return for further testimony on the following Monday.

Cast of Characters:

• Karen Read: The defendant in the murder retrial. The defense is representing her, arguing her innocence.

• John O'Keefe: The deceased individual. His death is the subject of the murder trial. He was reportedly a Boston police officer.

• Dr. Daniel Wolfe: An accident reconstruction expert from ARCCA who testified for the defense in the retrial. He conducted testing related to the vehicle's tail light damage and head injuries.

• Hank Brennan: Special prosecutor in the retrial. He conducted the cross-examination of Dr. Daniel Wolfe, questioning his credentials and testing methodology. He is often referred to by some as "Hank" or "Honk."

• ARCCA: The accident reconstruction company that Dr. Daniel Wolfe is associated with. They were hired by the defense in March 2025.

• Judge (referred to as "Bev"): The presiding judge in the retrial. Commenters in the Reddit thread discuss her scheduling decisions and perceived bias. She is also mentioned as potentially having a connection to a prosecution witness through a Venmo payment.

• Albert: Mentioned in the context of phone calls with Higgins and destroyed phones. He and Colin Albert reportedly drove Ford Edges. His full name is not explicitly stated but likely refers to Brian Albert.

• Brian A. (Brian Albert): Associated with the house where John O'Keefe was found. A plow driver saw a Ford Edge in his yard where the body was later found. There are allegations of a cover-up involving him and others at his house, including potentially striking John O'Keefe in the basement. His sister-in-law is Jen McCabe.

• Colin Albert: Also associated with the house where John O'Keefe was found and reportedly drove a Ford Edge. He is mentioned in the context of lying about the time he got home and grabbing John O'Keefe's arm at the bar.

• Higgins (Brian Higgins): Mentioned in the context of phone calls with Albert, destroyed phones, and being involved in a confrontation with John O'Keefe at a bar. There are suggestions he was involved with John O'Keefe's girlfriend (Karen Read).

• Jen M. (Jen McCabe): Associated with the house where John O'Keefe was found. She reportedly Googled "Hos long to die in cold" at 2:27 AM and deleted calls to John O'Keefe's phone. She is Brian Albert's sister-in-law.

• Bukhenik: Testified for the prosecution, claiming the sallyport video was accurate when it was reportedly inverted, potentially misleading the jury.

• Matt M. (Matt McCabe): Reportedly acted as a lookout for Brian A. regarding police activity and colluded on public statements, telling Brian and Nicole via text that "the guy" never went in the house.

• Nicole: Mentioned in a group text with Matt M. and Brian A.

• Dr. Andrew Rentschler: Mentioned as a colleague of Dr. Daniel Wolfe and potentially another defense expert who will testify. He is noted for his explanation regarding injuries. He is also referred to as "Welcher" by some commenters.

• David Yannetti (DY): One of Karen Read's defense attorneys. An anecdote in the Reddit thread discusses a past client and an accusation of suggesting perjury.

• Alan Jackson (AJ): One of Karen Read's defense attorneys. He is mentioned as conducting redirect examination of Dr. Wolfe and asking questions about ARCCA's hiring. Some commenters refer to him as "AJ."

• Alessi: Likely a member of the defense team, possibly an attorney. Mentioned positively by commenters.

• Rescue Randy: The nickname given to the crash test dummy (anthropomorphic test device or ATD) used by ARCCA in their testing.

• Kelly Dever: A female police officer mentioned as testifying and being the subject of strong negative opinions from some commenters.

• Dr. Russell: Mentioned positively by commenters, potentially a defense expert witness who previously testified.

• Sandra Birchmore: A deceased individual in a separate but reportedly linked case involving corruption within the same police department, with some officers involved also mentioned in the Karen Read trial. Her death was initially ruled a suicide but is now being investigated by the FBI as a potential murder involving police officers.

• Matt Farwell: Reportedly a police officer involved in the Sandra Birchmore case, accused of impregnating and murdering her. He is currently in federal custody.

• Richard Green: A digital forensics expert who analyzed cell data and reportedly confirmed the 2:27 AM Google search time, contradicting the prosecution's expert from Cellebrite.

• Guarino: The Commonwealth's expert from Cellebrite who interpreted the cell data differently than Richard Green and the Vanity Fair expert. He is criticized for his testimony regarding phone data and the Sandra Birchmore case.

• Microdots: Referenced as a YouTube channel or source for theoretical reenactments and information related to the case.

• Melanie Little, Andrea Burkhart, AVtothe7thPower, Defense Diaries, Emily D. Baker, Brother Counsel, Broken Baker, Uncivil Law, Law&Crime Network: Individuals or channels mentioned as providing live streams of the trial.

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