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Did She Kill Him? The Karen Read Retrial Begins Ft. Bob Motta Defense Diaries
Karen Read is once again facing a Massachusetts jury, accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, by allegedly backing over him with her SUV after a night of drinking. But from the very beginning, this case hasn’t followed the usual script. Instead, it has erupted into a legal firestorm marked by sensational headlines, missing evidence, and a trial so tangled it’s divided an entire community and public opinions online.
In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield unpacks the chaos with criminal defense attorney and Defense Diaries host Bob Motta, whose courtroom expertise and no-nonsense approach bring sharp insight into one of the most explosive cases in the country.
Links to Bob Motta & The Defense Diaries:
Apple Podcasts: Defense Diaries on Apple
YouTube: Defense Diaries on YouTube
X: @Defense_Diaries
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LORI VALLOW: Not a Lawyer, But Played One in Court Today
Lori Vallow hijacked her own trial and argued like she was on a Netflix legal drama. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Lori Vallow's courtroom theatrics.
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Karen Read Trial: The Jury Questionnaire
Jury selection is underway in the Karen Read trial, and we just got our hands on the juror questionnaire. In this bonus episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what the questions reveal about each side’s strategy, what kind of jurors they’re both desperate to avoid, and how this high-profile case is already playing out in the courtroom…
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joB1innxENk
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Karen Read's Bombshell Docuseries | ID's Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read
What started as a tragic death in the snow has spiraled into one of the most explosive murder cases in recent memory. Karen Read stands accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe... but as her defense claims a massive cover-up, the story has only gotten messier. In this episode, we dig into the brand-new Investigation Discovery series Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.
Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/a-body-in-the-snow-the-trial-of-karen-read-investigation-discovery-atve-us
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Adolescence: The Netflix Series HAUNTING Every Parent
A 13-year-old boy. A murdered classmate. A justice system that doesn’t blink. Netflix’s "Adolescence" has shocked viewers with its raw, unflinching look at how far prosecutors will go, and how fast a child can become a criminal in the eyes of the law.
In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh sits down with clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. John Duffy, who’s spent three decades inside the minds of teenagers... and inside the homes where things go quietly wrong. Together, they unpack the most disturbing moments from the series, and Dr. Duffy reveals the hidden warning signs, and why we so often miss the chance to save our boys before it’s too late.
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I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV!
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