Mistrial Denied in Karen Read Murder Trial: Conflicting Narratives and New DNA Evidence

The Karen Read trial took another dramatic turn on Tuesday as the defense's motion for a mistrial was denied. The defense's theory, that John O'Keefe was attacked by a dog, was challenged by new DNA evidence presented by the prosecution. "There could have been no dog DNA found," testified Dr. Marie Russell, a retired forensic pathologist, referring to marks on the victim's arm. However, prosecutors maintain that O'Keefe was struck by Read's car and left to die in the snow. The conflicting accounts highlight the central battle in the case: what truly happened on that night in 2022. With only a week remaining before the case goes to the jury, the tension is palpable.