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Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP137 "Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully"Investigators looking into John O'Keefe's death seemed confident in their conclusion that Karen read fatally hit her boyfriend with her SUV and then drove away. On the stand was Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully of the Massachusetts State Police. He who supervised this case. The early part of this murder investigation included search warrants, multiple interviews, seizing key evidence, and thoroughly examining the crime scene.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP138 "Cellphone Data Info"The jury again got a glimpse at crime scene photos and surveillance video that had been collected. On the stand was a detective-lieutenant who supervised the entire murder case. Investigators used cell phone information to pinpoint the location of the victim as well as the defendant, in the hours leading up to the alleged murder. Digital technology was important for police to corroborate not just where John O'Keefe was, but also who he was communicating with and how.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP139 "Defending The State Police"Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully corroborated the digital evidence in this case. This witness was one of two supervisors of the lead detective, a key state witness. Under cross-examination Tully went over police procedures that he and his team employed throughout this murder investigation. The Defense pointed the finger at the entire Massachusetts State Police for mishandling and even corrupting this murder investigation.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP140 "Corroborating Digital Evidence"Karen Read's attorney had more questions for the detective-lieutenant. Brian Tully was one of two supervisors overseeing the investigation into John O'Keefe's death. On the stand, he testified about the physical evidence collected at the crime scene. Things got technical with this state trooper. Jurors learned about GPS data linked to cell phone information retrieved by investigators.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP23 "A State Forensic Psychologist Testifies"A forensic psychologist working for the state of Mississippi took the stand. Prosecutors brought in this mental health expert to dismiss the defense's assertion that the defendant killed her own mom, Ashley Smylie, due to an untreated mental illness. Dr. Amanda Gugliano was the director of forensic evaluation services at the Mississippi State Hospital. She spent several hours evaluating the defendant after she was arrested.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP24 "Results Of The Forensic Psychological Report"The mental health evaluation from a state forensic psychologist was elaborated for jurors. Prosecutors relied on the testimony of Dr. Amanda Gugliano to dismiss the Defense's claim that a mental health crisis was the result of Carly Gregg fatally shooting her mother, Ashley Smylie, and her stepfather, Heath Smylie. Dr. Gugliano pointed out to jurors how unusual it was for Gregg's attorney to be asking questions during her session with Gregg.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP25 "Dr. Jason Pickett"A third mental health expert took the stand. During their rebuttal case the state attempted to dispute the claims that the defendant was mentally ill when she killed her mom, Ashley Smylie. Dr. Jason Pickett finalized an 85-page mental health evaluation on Carly Gregg after evaluating her for four hours. His conclusion was that she was not insane when she killed her mom and that she knew exactly what she was doing.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP26 "No Case For Insanity"According to the State's psychiatrist, Carly Gregg does not meet the State's standard for insanity. Dr. Jason Pickett mentally evaluated the defendant after interviewing her for hours and reviewing a number of key case materials. Dr. Pickett's 85-page mental health report contradicted the defense's psychiatry expert who diagnosed Gregg with bipolar 2disorder at the time she killed Ashley Smylie, her mother.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP25 "Dr. Jason Pickett"A third mental health expert took the stand. During their rebuttal case the state attempted to dispute the claims that the defendant was mentally ill when she killed her mom, Ashley Smylie. Dr. Jason Pickett finalized an 85-page mental health evaluation on Carly Gregg after evaluating her for four hours. His conclusion was that she was not insane when she killed her mom and that she knew exactly what she was doing.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP26 "No Case For Insanity"According to the State's psychiatrist, Carly Gregg does not meet the State's standard for insanity. Dr. Jason Pickett mentally evaluated the defendant after interviewing her for hours and reviewing a number of key case materials. Dr. Pickett's 85-page mental health report contradicted the defense's psychiatry expert who diagnosed Gregg with bipolar 2disorder at the time she killed Ashley Smylie, her mother.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP27 "The 85-Page Report"The psychiatrist testifying for the prosecution in their rebuttal case to jurors laid out his opinion on Carly Gregg's actions when she fatally shot her mom and attempted to shoot and kill her stepdad. Dr. Jason Pickett claimed the defendant was diabolical, deceitful, and callous. In his 85-page mental health report Dr. Pickett dismissed the idea that she was dealing with an untreated mental illness.
Deadly Daughter Murder Trial
S1, EP28 "She Knew What She Was Doing"According to Dr. Jason Pickett, Carly Gregg was not psychotic or in mania during the lead up to Ashely Smylie's death. On the witness stand, this forensic psychiatrist claimed Gregg's behavior was calculating and clear when she went to retrieve her mother's handgun to shoot and kill her and then attempt to kill her stepdad with the same gun. In summary, Dr. Pickett told the jury that the defendant knew exactly what she was doing.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP133 "More Red Flags"An undetermined cause of death was an important element in Karen Read's defense. Her attorneys argued that if it's not clear that John O'Keefe was murdered, then that should raise enough reasonable doubt in the case against her. But according to Trooper Michael Proctor on the stand, that despite the undetermined classification, his team still handled the death as a murder. Challenging the credibility of investigators was key for Read's defense. More red flags meant more reasonable doubt.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP134 "Dehumanizing The Defendant"The long cross-examination was not over yet for the lead detective on the stand. Karen Read's defense asked more accusatory questions for Trooper Michael Proctor. He admitted to the jury that his unprofessional text messages dehumanized her. The texts were sent during the months-long investigation looking into the death of John O'Keefe, her boyfriend. Proctor told jurors that it was a figure of speech. My emotions got the best of me.
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP135 "Lead Detective Under Redirect"The lead detective on the stand answered questions under redirect. It came after a long cross-examination where the defense accused him of mishandling and corrupting the investigation into John O'Keefe's death. According to Trooper Michael Proctor, no one else but Karen Read was responsible for this homicide. Jurors would decide later if the lead case detective was truthful in his testimony. And, was he truthful in leading this murder investigation?
Killer Or Cover-Up Murder Trial
S1, EP136 "More From The Massachusetts State Police"The lead detective wrapped up his testimony. Karen Read's defense team grilled him about his conduct during the investigation into John O'Keefe's death. Jurors would decide later if Trooper Michael Proctor's conduct during the investigation tainted the police's work? Next to the stand for the State was a higher-up in the Massachusetts State Police. He was the lead investigator's supervisor on this case.