Retired Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher stepped up to the stand on May 5, 2025, bringing his years of experience to bolster the prosecution’s case against Karen Read. His testimony focused on his role at the crime scene where John O’Keefe was found dead, specifically how he used a leaf blower to clear snow and preserve evidence like blood and a broken cocktail glass. This was a key moment, as the prosecution argues these items—found_near O’Keefe’s body—tie directly to Read’s SUV and her alleged drunken hit-and-run. Gallagher’s matter-of-fact delivery gave the jury a clear picture of a meticulous, if unconventional, effort to secure the scene, reinforcing the idea that the evidence points to Read’s guilt.

Gallagher’s testimony was a headache for the defense because it grounded the prosecution’s physical evidence in a professional’s actions. He likely explained how the snow complicated things, but his use of a leaf blower was a calculated move to uncover critical clues without contaminating them. 

 

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