Second expert contradicts Karen Read defense claim in John O’Keefe murder trial

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In the ongoing Karen Read trial, a second expert on smartphone forensics, Jessica Hyde, testified that Jennifer McCabe’s Google search about hypothermia occurred after John O’Keefe’s remains were discovered, not before as the defense had claimed. Hyde stated that with scientific certainty, McCabe had used her iPhone to search for the phrase “hos (sic) long to die in cold” at 6:24 a.m. This contradicted the defense’s assertion that the search happened at 2:27 a.m. before the discovery of O’Keefe’s body.

The testimony from Hyde supported earlier statements made by Ian Whiffin, another digital forensic expert, who had testified about the timeline of events based on phone data. The technical details discussed during Hyde’s testimony may have been challenging for the jury to follow, as noted by legal experts following the trial.

After a break in the trial, Hyde faced cross-examination from the defense attorney, Robert Alessi, who questioned her methodology and reliability as a witness. Alessi brought up a recent Maryland case to challenge Hyde’s credibility, but the judge ruled against referencing it in court. The defense continued to challenge Hyde on her findings and the security of O’Keefe’s phone.

The prosecution’s case against Read includes charges of murder, manslaughter, and fleeing the scene. Read has pleaded not guilty, denying any involvement in O’Keefe’s death. The trial also featured testimony from Massachusetts State Trooper Connor Keefe, who discussed collecting evidence from the crime scene, including phones from the suspects and broken taillight fragments.

The trial is set to continue with more witnesses and evidence being presented. Stay updated on the latest developments in the Karen Read trial by following Fox News’ coverage of the case. Don’t miss out on the real-time updates and exclusive insights into this high-profile murder trial.