Karen Read Trial Day 29 Recap Dog - Bite Expert BLOCKED Killing Alternative Murder Theory

Day 29 of the Karen Read murder retrial delivered explosive courtroom drama as the defense's case appears to be unraveling before our eyes. In this comprehensive breakdown, we analyze the shocking mistrial motion, expert testimony failures, and judicial frustration that could seal Read's fate in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe.

The defense's accident reconstruction expert Daniel Wolfe faced devastating cross-examination that exposed fundamental flaws in their testing methodology. Prosecutor Hank Brennan systematically dismantled the defense's physics calculations, revealing they used a test dummy arm weighing 21% less than O'Keefe's actual arm weight. This isn't just a minor detail - in forensic accident reconstruction, mass directly affects kinetic energy calculations and impact force analysis.

But the real bombshell came when defense attorney Robert Alessi demanded an immediate mistrial after discovering that holes in O'Keefe's hoodie were created by state crime lab testing, not the actual incident. While the prosecution admitted their error, Judge Beverly Cannone denied the mistrial motion, dealing another blow to the defense strategy.

Perhaps most damaging was the court's limitation of forensic pathologist Dr. Elizabeth Laposata's testimony. Judge Cannone ruled she was not qualified to testify about dog bite patterns, effectively gutting the defense's alternative theory that O'Keefe was killed by a dog attack inside the Albert house rather than struck by Read's vehicle.

New defense investigator John Tedeman provided distance measurements that actually hurt their case, confirming the body would have needed to be moved over 80 feet in a blizzard - a logistically impossible scenario without multiple conspirators and specialized equipment.

The prosecution has lined up powerful rebuttal witnesses, including UC Davis forensic scientist Teri Kun and canine aggression expert James Crosby, signaling they're prepared to systematically destroy the defense's remaining theories. With the defense expected to rest Tuesday, this murder trial is rapidly approaching its conclusion.

Karen Read faces charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident in O'Keefe's January 2022 death. The case has captivated true crime audiences nationwide with allegations of police corruption, cover-ups, and conspiracy theories that have divided public opinion.

Judge Cannone's visible frustration with defense tactics and the jury's apparent fatigue suggest the trial's momentum has shifted decisively toward the prosecution. Legal experts are now questioning whether the defense can recover from today's devastating setbacks.

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