Karen Read Trial Day 14 Breakdown & The 6 MAJOR Moments As Sgt. Bukhenik Testifies

In this deep-dive episode of Hidden Killers, Tony breaks down the courtroom fireworks from May 12, 2025, when Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik took the stand in the Karen Read trial. While earlier testimony raised serious questions about investigator bias, this chapter of the trial was about evidence—cold, hard, and forensic.

The prosecution worked to reestablish control with redirect testimony, where Bukhenik stated firmly that Karen Read’s Lexus was towed directly to the Canton Police garage—disputing the defense’s implication that evidence was tampered with en route. We examine the newly introduced surveillance footage from inside the garage, the timeline of the SUV's arrival, and the mirrored security camera feed that had briefly caused confusion.

Tony unpacks what was found at the crime scene: John O’Keefe’s sneaker, his phone under his body, a broken cocktail glass—and what those pieces suggest about what happened on the snowy lawn outside 34 Fairview Road. Sgt. Bukhenik explained why he believed the injuries pointed to a vehicle impact, not a fight. Plus, the state introduced video showing the Lexus’ taillight already broken before police had custody of the car.

But the defense didn’t sit quietly. They showed surveillance footage of Brian Higgins at the Canton station at 1:28AM—despite his earlier denial of late-night activity. He’s seen walking, on the phone, moving between vehicles, carrying what looked like a shovel. Why was that important? It contradicted previous claims and raised new timeline questions.

This episode lays it all out—no speculation, just facts. We take you frame-by-frame through a day of testimony that could reshape the outcome of this entire case.

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