Week 3 of the Karen Read retrial brought a dramatic shift from car crash theory to accusations of a violent breakup turned deadly. In this episode of Dead Diary, we break down every major moment: text messages, forensic evidence, emotional testimony, and the digital breadcrumbs that the Commonwealth claims hold the key to what happened the night John O’Keefe died.

You'll hear how the prosecution introduced a new expert witness, built a timeline down to the second, and doubled down on its narrative of rage and rejection. But the defense wasn’t backing down - raising questions about credentials, omissions at the crime scene, and whether the science actually matches the story.

If you’re following this case closely, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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