Expert Testimony Highlights Key Evidence in Karen Read Murder Retrial

The Karen Read murder retrial continues in Massachusetts, captivating the nation with its daily developments. Day 30 brought Dr. Elizabeth Laposata, a forensic pathologist, back to the stand. Her testimony focused on the injuries to John Okeefe, specifically whether wounds on his arm were consistent with taillight shards. "He has a pattern head injury on the back of his scalp where there is a tearing of the scalp," Dr. Laposata testified, describing the injuries. The judge, Beverly Cannone, previously ruled that Laposata couldn't testify about dog bite wounds, but she could offer opinions on vehicle crash injuries. The state's medical examiner listed the cause of death as blunt force trauma and hypothermia, but the manner of death remains undetermined. The ongoing trial continues to generate significant public interest and discussion.