New Strategy in Karen Read Case What’s In, What’s Out for Trial #2
In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski sits down with Defense Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis to break down the latest twists in the Karen Read case as it heads into retrial. With Judge Cannone now officially allowing the defense to present a third-party culprit theory—naming Brian Albert and Brian Higgins—this trial is shaping up to be very different from the first. Meanwhile, the prosecution is trying to exclude key defense evidence like the 2:27 a.m. Google search and is introducing new text messages from John O’Keefe, possibly revealing his intent to end the relationship with Read. With the firing of lead investigator Trooper Michael Proctor now confirmed, both sides are walking into this courtroom with sharpened strategies and a lot more at stake.
This episode unpacks what was ruled during the critical April 16 hearing, how both legal teams are adapting their narratives, and what the jury will—and won’t—be allowed to hear this time around. From the exclusion of the “dog attack” theory to the legal weight of circumstantial forensics like vehicle damage and phone data, we analyze the foundational shifts in the courtroom and what they mean for the outcome of this case. As always, we focus on fact-based reporting, expert legal insight, and a clear breakdown of courtroom strategy.
Whether you’re following the Karen Read case for the first time or you’ve been tracking every motion since Trial #1, this episode will bring you fully up to speed. We dive into the implications of Proctor’s termination, the credibility battles ahead, and why this retrial may look familiar—but play out very differently. Subscribe and listen now to get ahead of the headlines in one of the most closely watched trials in the country.
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