Karen Read’s CLAW Marks? The Injury That Could Explain the ‘Angry Reverse’

In today’s episode of Hidden Killers, we dive deep into one of the most unsettling and highly debated pieces of evidence in the Karen Read trial—the mysterious claw-like marks found on John O’Keefe’s arm. Are these simply incidental injuries from a chaotic night out? Or do they suggest a far more violent and emotionally charged confrontation that ended in tragedy?

Host Tony Brueski breaks it all down with expert commentary, forensic insight, and behavioral analysis. We explore the timeline leading up to the moment John exited the Lexus SUV and what may have triggered Karen Read’s now infamous “angry reverse.” According to witnesses, Read was distraught and repeatedly claimed, “I hit him.” But what do the physical wounds on John’s arm really suggest?

Could Karen have clawed at him in a fit of rage during an argument? Was this a desperate attempt to keep him in the car—or a violent escalation that led to what happened next? We look at the evidence, including medical examiner reports, photos, and testimony, to unpack whether this injury was truly the start of something fatal… or another misunderstood detail in an already twisted narrative.

We also examine the psychology of rage responses, patterns of control, and what forensic pathology can tell us about hand-to-arm injuries in close-quarters conflicts. Could this be the moment that changes everything in the case? And if this wasn’t a cover-up, what was it?

If you're following the Karen Read trial closely, this is the episode you can't miss.

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