May 18 Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake-up call for police The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.
May 17 Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.
May 16 Medical examiner details skull fractures in Karen Read murder trial testimony An autopsy by Dr. Scordi-Bello found head trauma and hypothermia in O'Keefe's death with trial implications for Karen Read in Massachusetts.
May 14 Karen Read's defense opens door for special prosecutor to bring in new evidence: court docs Evidence about a prior fight between Karen Read and John O'Keefe may be allowed in court after defense team's questioning created an opening for prosecutors.
May 13 Karen Read defense floats theory that ‘jealous’ Brian Higgins fought John O’Keefe before death Defense in Karen Read trial proposes that Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death might be linked to a "jealousy"-fueled fight with ATF agent Brian Higgins.
May 10 Karen Read trial reveals flirty text messages with ATF agent behind boyfriend's back Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik testifies in a case involving Karen Read, who is accused of hitting her boyfriend with an SUV and leaving him to die.
May 9 State trooper points to possible weapon in John O'Keefe death – and it's not Karen Read's car Massachusetts State Police sergeant's testimony in Karen Read's murder trial reveals doubts about John O'Keefe's injuries, questioning hit-and-run charges.
May 8 Viral video shows Frontier Airlines reps' airport meltdown that left passenger stunned A man who purchased a ticket to travel from Raleigh to Boston was not allowed to check in for his flight, which led to Frontier Airlines cutting ties with two representatives.
May 8 Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.
May 7 Karen Read's voicemails to John O'Keefe played in murder trial: 'I f---ing hate you' Massachusetts prosecutors played eight of Karen Read's voicemails sent to John O'Keefe on the night she allegedly struck him with her Lexus SUV and left him to die.