Discrepancies in Digital Evidence Emerge in Karen Read Murder Retrial

Dedham, MA - The retrial of Karen Read for murder continued on May 21st, 2025, with unexpected developments. Court TV's live coverage captured testimony from digital analyst Shannon Burgess, who faced questioning about inconsistencies in his report. Burgess explained that he had to align data from Karen Read's SUV and Officer Jon O'Keefe's cellphone to match the state's crash reconstruction. When asked about the timeline, Burgess stated, "The Techstream event ends somewhere between 12:32 and 12:32:12, but that doesn't represent that the backing maneuver has ended. Just the recorded data has ended." The discrepancies highlighted the complexities of digital evidence in criminal investigations. Post-trial interviews revealed mixed reactions to Burgess's performance, with one lawyer describing it as "incredible." The retrial continues, and the unexpected witness's testimony is anticipated to further shape the case.