The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Commonwealth Confidential

NBC10 Boston courtroom insider Sue O'Connell sat down with three of the Lindsay Clancy trial's jurors to talk extensively about the court proceedings that led to a mistrial in the case of the Duxbury mother charged with murder. They give their thoughts on the cases both sides presented and the holdout they say wouldn't listen to the rest of the panel. Plus, what Clancy's ex-husband had to say about online conspiracy theories pointing the finger at him, and analysis from chief legal analyst Michael Coyne.

After seven days of deliberation, the end of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial seemed at hand, and then a last-ditch emergency stay threw court into chaos. Our team of reporters, legal experts and courtroom insiders explains how Friday's mistrial played out, the reaction from the DA and defense attorney that came afterward, and of course, what's next in criminal and civil courts for the Duxbury mother accused of murder in the deaths of her three children.

After jurors sent a note indicating that they remained deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy case, Judge William Sullivan moved to declare a mistrial. But before jurors could be brought back in, the defense made an unusual request for an emergency stay. Listen in to hear exactly what was said in court.

On a tense day in court, the judge denied a request from the defense to change the makeup of the jury deliberating the fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder. In an extended edition of "Commonwealth Confidential," our legal analysts talk about the continued deadlock in the deliberation room, the latest note from the jury and what might happen when court reconvenes Friday.

Jurors remain deadlocked on the murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, so the judge on Wednesday gave them Tuey-Rodriguez instructions, also known as a "dynamite charge." With deliberations set to continue Thursday, our analysts talk about what might happen if there's a hung jury. We also look at the case against a woman arrested outside court Tuesday on a charge of intimidation of a juror, witness, police or court official.

Weighing murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, jurors told the judge they have been unable to reach a verdict, and he told them to keep trying. Our analysts talk about the possibility of a hung jury and what will happen if the case ends in a mistrial.

Since Thursday, jurors have been deliberating the fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children. Former Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley joins our panel of legal analysts to talk about how likely it is that the jury will come to a unanimous verdict and, in the event of a hung jury, what the future of the case may be. Plus, your questions answered, including why not guilty is a verdict option.

In this bonus episode, we hear from Wendy Davis, the president and CEO of Postpartum Support International, who said her advocacy organization has seen an uptick in families reaching out for help when there are high-profile cases like Clancy's and addressed how parents with postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression may feel hesitant to reach out for help because they don't want to be lumped in with such a extreme case.

As jurors deliberate murder charges against the Duxbury mother who killed her three children, we have an in-depth conversation with Daily Mail crime correspondent Rachel Sharp, who has been covering the case. She explains how the British Infanticide Act of 1938 would change the case for both the prosecution and the defense if it had taken place in the United Kingdom.

On the first full day of jury deliberations in the murder trial of the Duxbury mother who strangled her three children, we explore the evidence presented in court and talk about the international interest the case has generated. Plus, what we know about one expert witness' decision to, resign from his job at a children's hospital in Delaware.

The fate of the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children is now in the hands of the jury. Our analysts take a close look at the prosecution's and the defense's closing arguments, discuss the verdict options before jurors and talk about how long they might deliberate in the high-profile case.

In this bonus episode, listen to full closing arguments from the defense and prosecution in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued that the medical system failed Clancy and she was not criminally responsible for her actions. Assistant DA Jennifer Sprague argued that Clancy planned to kill her children and was aware of right and wrong when she did so.

The trial enters its final stretch Thursday with closing arguments. After it rested on Wednesday, has the prosecution proven the Duxbury mother committed first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children? Our legal analysts weigh in on the case that's been presented to jurors. They also talk about the varied conclusions reached by medical experts.

A forensic psychologist said Tuesday that he believed the Duxbury mother to be criminally responsible for murder in the deaths of her three children, while a forensic psychiatrist called her account of her mental state into question. Our legal experts discuss the impact the testimony will have when jurors deliberate. Plus, what we know about the reporter seen smiling at a camera in court.

After one of the prosecution's rebuttal witnesses brought up religion, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney moved for a mistrial. While the request was denied, the judge had stern words for the prosecution and told jurors that part of the testimony "is not to be considered." Our legal analysts weigh in on the latest major twist in the case.

How do experts determine whether someone is or isn't criminally responsible for their actions? In this "The Lindsay Clancy Trial: Commonwealth Confidential" extended interview, Dr. Stephanie Hansen, a forensic psychologist and expert on conducting those evaluations, including at Tewksbury Hospital, shares her experience, her thoughts on the relationship between analyst and subject, how psychosis and postpartum psychosis affect people and more.

After calling 10 witnesses in five days, the Duxbury mother's defense rested Friday, and prosecutors called their first rebuttal witness. Friday's experts testified to the issue at the heart of the trial: was Clancy experiencing psychosis when she killed her kids? Plus, as closing arguments approach, we look at what the jury will need to weigh at the end of a weekslong trial, and a juror in the Karen Read trial shares her insight on deliberating in a complex, high-profile case.

In this Commonwealth Confidential extended interview, Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and the founder of a firm that helps people taper off of psychiatric drugs, shared his thoughts on the evidence shared about Lindsay Clancy's psychiatric medications, his suspicion that she had "an adverse drug reaction" as well as the benefits that the drugs have for many people.

Jurors heard from Sheila Cavanaugh, a chaplain at Brigham and Women's Hospital who recalled the Duxbury mother saying she had heard a voice telling her to kill her children and herself. Our legal analysts discuss how the witness' account, and cross-examination from prosecutors, might impact the case as testimony nears its end. They also talk about the rally held outside court Thursday in support of Clancy, which prompted the judge to poll the jury one by one.

Jurors heard from a forensic pathologist who shed light on what he says was in the Duxbury mother's mind on the night she killed her three children, and what her life's been like in the hospital. The judge also ruled that her team could not call as a witness a TikTok influencer who used to work at another hospital where Clancy was admitted. Here's have full analysis of the day in court.

The Duxbury mother's defense team called medical experts and her former mother-in-law to testify Tuesday, producing some fireworks, especially during the prosecution's cross-examinations. Our legal experts break down what happened. Plus, we go one-on-one with defense attorney Kevin Reddington in an interview about the Clancy case and his career.

Over the last three weeks, prosecutors sought to prove the Duxbury mother committed first-degree murder by killing her three young children. After they rested on Monday, Lindsay Clancy's sister and mother were among the first to take the stand as the defense began making its case to jurors. Our legal analysts talk about both sides' strategies and what the jurors will have to consider.

Prosecutors have called dozens of witnesses aiming to prove the Duxbury mother is guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children. With no proceedings on Friday, legal experts reflect on the trial so far, discuss how the defense might make its case and weigh in on the possible outcomes. The panel also dives into the judge's pre-break statement that jurors have heard some evidence, but not the law that needs to be applied.

Notes the Duxbury mother wrote on her cellphone showed jurors a glimpse into her mind in the days before she killed her three children. Our legal experts discuss whether Thursday's testimony helped the commonwealth's case and what responsibility Massachusetts law has to protect children.

The Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her three children cried in court as medical examiners went over the injuries they suffered. Our legal experts talk about how the testimony might impact the trial and respond to online chatter about one prosecutor's hair accessories.

Psychiatric nurse practitioners testified about the treatment of the Duxbury mother charged murder for killing her three children. Our legal analysts look at the impact of the testimony on the case, explore how the mental health and criminal justice systems interact and discuss a push to add a TikTok influencer to the defense's witness list.

Dr. Jennifer Tufts, who had an appointment with Lindsay Clancy the day before prosecutors say she killed her three children at their Duxbury home, took the stand on Monday for a lengthy cross-examination. Our legal analysts talk about the key testimony and weigh in on the civil lawsuits that Clancy and her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, have brought against her and other medical professionals involved in her treatment.

Jurors on Friday heard from psychiatrists who treated the Duxbury mother in the months before the deaths of her three children. Our legal analysts talk about the testimony's impact on the murder trial, as well as a heated moment in court involving a reference to a hot mic and how the medical professionals' testimony in the criminal case could impact civil lawsuits they're named in.

The grandfather of Lindsay Clancy's children was among multiple prosecution witnesses to speak highly of the defendant at her murder trial Thursday, another emotional day in the case. Our legal experts discuss whether the decision to call friends and coworkers is backfiring for the commonwealth. They also weigh in on a medical examiner's testimony as jurors were shown autopsy photos of one of the children. Plus, breaking news about a similar case in Plymouth County, the murder trial of Latarsha Sanders.

Elaine Rossi, who worked as a nanny for the Clancy family before the tragedy, took the stand in the murder trial Wednesday and called Lindsay Clancy "a wonderful mother." We have legal analysis on what she said about Clancy and her children, as well as the rest of testimony in court. Plus, hear from a forensic psychiatrist about filicide and postpartum psychosis.

The Duxbury mother charged with murder in her children's deaths agreed to certain facts in the case on Tuesday, speaking out in court for the first time. Our legal experts break down what the so-called stipulations mean, and could mean for the rest of the trial. Plus, the lawyers sparred over blood evidence that was some of the crime scene evidence presented.

A psychiatrist who treated the Duxbury mother charged with killing her three children took the stand Monday as Lindsay Clancy's murder trial continues. Our legal experts weigh in on Monday's testimony and discuss the excerpts of Clancy's journal that were read aloud in court.

The Duxbury mother on trial for murder reacted as she heard testimony from medical professionals. We recap and analyze Friday's court proceedings and take a closer look at postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Clancy's defense.

Our legal analysts talk about Thursday's dramatic testimony and weigh in on the defense's minimal cross-examination. They also discuss why jurors were dismissed early.

Patrick Clancy returned to the witness stand Wednesday, recounting the worst night of his life. Jurors heard his 911 call reporting the tragedy to authorities. We recap the day of testimony and discuss its potential impact on the murder trial.

Patrick Clancy, whose ex-wife is on trial facing murder charges in the deaths of their three young children, will return to the stand Wednesday. Our legal analysts recap the first day of testimony and discuss what to expect on the second day of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Plus, we look at another Massachusetts case with striking parallels to this one that's currently under appeal.

Massachusetts' latest high-profile murder trial got underway Monday. Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children at her Duxbury home in 2023, and in court, the prosecution and her defense made their case with opening statements. Then the first witness was called: her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, who gave at-times emotional testimony about their kids. Get a recap on court proceedings and analysis on the legal strategy as we begin a new season of "Commonwealth Confidential."

The wide receiver was found not guilty of both charges accusing him of choking his former chef. We look back at the two-day trial and ahead to what's next for his football career.

Lawyers for the former Patriots star denied the allegations that he attacked his personal chef as his trial got underway Monday.

Our legal experts react to the former North Andover police officer being found not guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon.

The prosecution and the defense have rested in the trial against the former North Andover police officer. We have full recap and analysis from the day in court.

Was Kelsey Fitzsimmons trying to kill the officer who shot her, and did that officer follow proper protocol? Our policing expert weighs in. Plus a discussion of the use of body cameras, which North Andover police were not wearing during the incident.

Our legal experts offer analysis after the first day of the trial against the former North Andover officer.

After jurors found Brian Walshe guilty of murder in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, our legal experts break down the verdict and look at what's next in the case.

We are one step closer to a verdict in the Brian Walshe murder trial, as both sides made closing arguments Friday before handing the decision to the jury. We break down what they have to consider, including a possibility of a first- or second-degree murder conviction, tonight on Commonwealth Confidential.

After prosecutors called 47 witnesses, Brian Walshe did not testify in his own defense, and his team declined to call a single witness to the stand.

After emotional testimony from a friend and one of the last people to see Ana Walshe alive, the prosecution has rested its case against Brian Walshe.

DNA and digital forensics came under the microscope Tuesday for jurors considering the fate of Brian Walshe, on trial for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe.

Jurors saw Brian Walshe as on camera at multiple stores, allegedly buying items to help cover up the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. Our panel discusses what it means for the case.

Jurors saw text messages prosecutors say Brian Walshe sent to the phone of his wife, Ana Walshe, after her death.

A key witness took the stand Thursday to testify about his affair with Ana Walshe, whose husband, Brian Walshe, is charged with her murder.

The prosecution called nearly a dozen witnesses Wednesday, with Google searches allegedly made by Brian Walshe taking center stage, but did the defense do enough on cross-examination to poke holes in the case? We recap and analyze the day in court.

Google searches the prosecution says Brian Walshe made in the aftermath of his wife's disappearance could make or break the defense's argument that she died suddenly. Plus, our analysts discuss the challenge of a no body murder case.

The Brian Walshe murder trial is underway. Opening statements gave us a first look at the defense's case as they laid out their theory of how Ana Walshe died.

Here's a major update from the Walshe murder case, also playing out in Norfolk Superior Court — we'll have more for you in a subfeed on this show as the trial plays out: Moments before jury selection in his murder trial, Brian Walshe changed his plea, admitting to the two lesser charges in the death of his wife, Ana. He spoke to the judge, discussing the guilty plea. Our team breaks down the major surprise and how he can defend the remaining murder charge when jury selection finishes, including the possibility of a third-party culprit defense.

A month after a jury found Karen Read not guilty of the most serious charges against her, we and our experts recap what jurors and her lawyers have said about the trial, the newest in-court fallout over Michael Proctor and how the case could impact the race for Norfolk district attorney.

This is a bonus episode taken from "The Searches for Ana Walshe," our sister podcast available wherever you listen. Subscribe for all the updates in this ongoing case. The legal battle over critical digital evidence in the Ana Walshe murder case is intensifying as Brian Walshe's lawyers argue that police stepped out of line when obtaining the alleged Google searches about how to dispose of a body. Could the mistrust in Norfolk County law enforcement seen in the Karen Read trial help the Walshe defense team?

Karen Read defense attorneys David Yannetti and Robert Alessi joined us for a live conversation about the murder trial. Watch their extended interview here, covering the dramatic end to the trial, key moments along the way, Judge Beverly Cannone, how to explain complicated technical evidence, why they didn't call several key witnesses (Michael Proctor, Brian Albert and Brian Higgins) and much more.

On this bonus episode of "Canton Confidential," we review reaction to the Karen Read verdict — in still-divided Canton, from the lead lawyers on both sides and from jurors themselves. Hear from the lead juror and get our legal experts' take on the post-trial war of words between Hank Brennan and Alan Jackson, the silence from Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whether more lawsuits could be on the way and more.

Paula Prado, juror #11, sat down with Sue O'Connell for a conversation about the Karen Read trial, including her impressions of the attorneys and witnesses, what she perceived as holes in the investigation, and what she knew about the case before it all started.

Juror #11 shared what the group was discussing as it decided Karen Read's fate. Plus, we hear from Read's parents as the long legal battle finally ends.

What comes in the aftermath of Karen Read's criminal trial? In this episode of "Canton Confidential," we dive into the strategy that turned a murder charge into an OUI conviction, and what could still be to come in a civil case.

After an eight-week trial and days of deliberation, a jury acquitted Karen Read of the most serious charges against her in John O'Keefe's death — she was convicted only on an OUI charge, prompting a sudden cheer from the hundreds of Read's supporters outside. On this special edition of "Canton Confidential," our experts discuss how the defense created a "relatively soft landing spot" for the jury to convict only on an OUI charge, what part of the acquitted charges prosecutors weren't able to prove, what it was like in court, possible next steps for civil cases and for policing in Massachusetts, and much more. Plus, reaction from Read's family and supporters as well as how John O'Keefe's family is dealing with the verdict.

The jury sent in four questions about the charges against Karen Read Tuesday, and while they didn't deliver a verdict, there was plenty of drama in court — some of it starting to sound familiar to people who followed the first trial. Here's what Judge Cannone said to each question, and our experts' analysis. Plus, hear from Read's anxious supporters waiting outside the courthouse and our courtroom insider on the high tension inside court and how Read's lawyers and the Read and O'Keefe families reacted in the moment.

How long will it take for the Karen Read jury to deliver a verdict? Here's what other high-profile murder trials suggest. And with our legal analysts, we dig into the verdict slips — the loss and the victory that Judge Cannone gave the defense on changing the documents, and whether the slips could ever be made clearer. Plus, how Read's defense team is working to corral the crowd of her supporters outside of court.

Karen Read's fate is now in the hands of the jury, after eight weeks of testimony and dramatic closing arguments. Here's what happened in court Friday — a legal breakdown of the lawyers' arguments and how they went over in court. Plus, Ronald Estanislao, a juror from the first trial, gives his take on the now controversial jury slips and explains what it was like starting deliberations after a long trial: "we were all suddenly realizing the scope of what we were about to do."

The sides in the Karen Read murder trial have one last chance to persuade the jury, but before their closing arguments, we got a sneak peek during important preparations in court. The defense is taking a new strategy on its third-party culprit claims and made some new requests of the judge, while making a somewhat rare request for the jury to consider a lesser charge. The prosecution, meanwhile, insisted the defense experts conflicted. Our experts, including attorney and YouTube analyst Emily D. Baker, dig into how the well-known theories involving the case may or may not come up in closing arguments, what Judge Cannone said about the jury slips and how the final days in court set the stage for deliberations.

With Karen Read’s defense resting its case — and prosecution now saying it’s not calling a rebuttal witness — here’s what we’re expecting for the final stage of the trial beginning on Thursday and Friday. All that came after an intense day of testimony and cross-examination, with the prosecution at one point asking ARCCA biomechanist Andrew Rentschler if he had a theory about evidence being planted. Our experts discuss why the prosecution is choosing not to call a rebuttal witness, the procedural wrinkle in the defense resting its case, the combative final cross-examination and much more.

A forensic pathologist called by Karen Read's defense was insistent that the evidence shows her SUV didn't hit John O'Keefe — and while she was prohibited from saying his arm injury was caused by a dog bite, Judge Cannone did give the defense a partial victory on the subject. Then, the defense called what's believed to be their final witness, and the ARCCA biomechanist also testified that the evidence doesn't suggest O'Keefe was hit by a vehicle. Plus, a juror's surprise note for the judge, how the jury appears to be holding on with the end finally in sight and whether the defense will

"The commonwealth has no case, they have no collision. They are desperate," defense attorney Robert Alessi said in court as he moved for a mistrial for a second time in the Karen Read retrial. Our legal experts explain what happened in court, why Judge Beverly Cannone didn't declare a mistrial and what it might mean for the case. Plus, ARCCA crash reconstruction expert Daniel Wolfe showed video of his test on — did it help or hurt the defense? And who is in charge of maintaining decorum in the courtroom?

The prosecution fought tooth and nail to keep Karen Read's ARCCA witnesses from testifying, but the first of two took the stand Friday. Here's what he said — when the judge didn't sustain objections to the questioning — and what it was like in court. Plus, a former police chief reflects on the recent officer testimony in the trial, a former juror answers some key questions on how objections are seen from the jury box and much more.

Karen Read expects her defense to rest next Tuesday, "give or take." With the day off in court, our experts share what they make of her team's presentation so far, whether they've managed to convey reasonable doubt and what's becoming of their third-party culprit defense. Plus, we break down the proposed jury instructions and answer your questions on the meaning of a reasonable degree of certainty and if Read can be convicted on only some of the charges.

Karen Read's team called Canton snow plow driver Brian "Lucky" Loughran, who testified that he didn't see John O'Keefe's body outside the home in the hours before he was found there, though he says he did see something else that was odd. He was also asked, by the prosecution, about controversial blogger Aidan "Turtleboy" Kearney. Our chief legal analyst breaks down how effective Loughran's testimony was for the prosecution and defense. Plus, why there's no court on Thursday.

Big accusations were made in the Karen Read trial Tuesday — did they stick? Prosecutors' questioning of a dog bite expert led the defense to move for a mistrial, citing activity that was "abhorrent to a fair trial," but it was ultimately denied. Then, a Dighton police sergeant testifies that a piece of Read's now-broken taillight "was intact" when he saw it, soon before state police took custody of the vehicle. Our chief legal analyst explains the arguments behind the mistrial motion and the possible significance behind the taillight discrepancy. Plus, what's a missing witness instruction, and why is the defense asking for it in this case?

A former Canton police officer called by Karen Read's defense got into a heated exchange with one of the lawyers in court as he accused her of changing her testimony since speaking to federal investigators. We ask our experts what they thought of the exchanges, if she met the definition of a hostile witness and about Read's claim she's part of a "blue wall of silence." Plus, how the jury reacted to a dog bite expert from the first trial and, after childhood friend of Michael Proctor's takes the stand, our experts weigh in on whether the defense will — or should — call the disgraced former trooper at all.

The Karen Read trial is now in the hands of the defense, after they tried and failed to have Judge Cannone dismiss the charges outright, and their first witness was a digital forensics expert with a different view of technical data that the prosecution had presented. It's the first of what will be several battles of the experts — we take a look. Plus, Michael Proctor's infamous text messages will soon return to the courtroom. Why the prosecution tried to block testimony from witnesses connected to the former trooper, and how big a factor they were during jury deliberations in the last trial.

After nearly 40 witnesses spoke over weeks, the prosecution in the Karen Read trial rested. Did Hank Brennan's case match the expectations he set? Our experts weigh in on his presentation, whether he left room for reasonable doubt and more. Plus, the defense will likely call Michael Proctor, Brian Albert and Brian Higgins in the coming weeks. What will happen if and when they take the stand?

Wednesday saw the culmination of the prosecution's case against Karen Read, their key crash reconstruction expert sharing his conclusion about what happened to John O'Keefe — or what the judge allowed him to share. Then, the defense began working to poke holes in the argument. Here's what happened in a stop-start day in court, and how important our legal experts say it could prove to be when the jury considers whether to convict Read. Plus, what the expert revealed about how he obtained the replica of Read's SUV that he used in testing.

It was a key day in the Karen Read murder trial as biomedical engineer Judson Welcher, a prosecution crash reconstruction expert, showed highly detailed video that illustrated what he said the data shows about Read's SUV and John O'Keefe's death — but his testimony ended with a dramatic objection over his conclusion on what happened. We break down what the jury saw — and what they missed while out of the courtroom — as well as what the defense's addition of four new witnesses may suggest about their strategy, which will reveal itself when they soon present their case in chief.

The prosecution is expected to call its final witness, potentially a critical one who may tie key evidence together, while the defense is gearing up to call its own witnesses. Here's a comprehensive recap of the prosecution's case and analysis on what they've shown, plus more from our chief legal analyst on what the defense will set out to show.

Karen Read expects the prosecution to call just one more witness in her murder retrial, meaning her team will soon begin making its case to the jury. While she isn't saying whether the defense will call Michael Proctor, the former state trooper looms over the testimony, and our experts explore what strategy they may take. Plus, concerns over the qualifications of a brain surgeon who's testified and answers to your questions — on why Hank Brennan was brought in to prosecute the case, what jurors might make of all the sidebars, who's allowed in court and many more.

After a surprise start to the day in Karen Read's murder retrial, a brain surgeon broke down the injuries John O'Keefe sustained, what may or may not have caused them and why they didn't kill O'Keefe right away. Martin Radner, of the "Brother Counsel" YouTube page, shares what the surgeon's testimony solidifies, and what he still leaves open. Plus, more on the courtroom being cleared for Judge Cannone to question jurors, what a forensic analyst testified about the debris found on O'Keefe's clothes and a former state police officer on how Michael Proctor's name keeps coming up and Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik's testimony.

The Karen Read prosecution tried to prove that the analysis done by forensic expert Shanon Burges on her SUV wasn't affected by misstatements about his college education. Did it work? Our experts react — former Judge Jack Lu says, "If I were Karen Read, I would be worried sick." Plus, some police officers from the Read investigation appeared in another high-profile criminal proceeding Monday and Tuesday. How are they connected?

A day of dense, scientific testimony in the Karen Read case took a dramatic turn as the defense called a prosecution expert's credentials into question — he confirmed a CV on his firm's site said he had a college degree that he hasn't gotten yet. Our experts, attorneys Michael Coyne and Peter Tragos, said it was a damaging moment for the prosecution. Here's why, how the jury appeared to react and what it could mean for other witnesses still to be called in the case.

After a day, and a week, heavy on forensic and physical evidence in the Karen Read trial, our experts had plenty of thoughts on what things like DNA found on John O'Keefe's shoe and the taillight of Read's SUV might mean to the jury — especially given how complex the science is compared to how simple TV shows can make it look. Plus, they look at why Judge Beverly Cannone is allowing a prosecution expert to slightly change their findings over the defense's objection, who took better advantage of the evidence this week and more.

It was a difficult day in the second Karen Read murder trial, as the most graphic evidence so far was presented while the medical examiner who performed John O'Keefe's autopsy testified about her findings. Get a recap and analysis of her testimony on the undetermined death finding, more of what it was like in court while images of O'Keefe's body were shown as well as an update on the buffer zone that's kept protesters far away from the courthouse.

Karen Read's defense worked to suggest that evidence presented in court Wednesday, including glass and a hair found on her SUV, got there improperly. Our experts discuss what they said, and how the jury may be receiving it. Plus, what John O'Keefe's niece said when she testified about his relationship with Read — her comments couldn't be recorded, because she's not 18.

After a surprise in the Karen Read murder trial, details on the "unavoidable circumstances" that led to court being canceled for the day. Our courtroom insider shares what it was like learning about the abrupt cancellation in real time — plus, our legal experts share more about Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik's testimony, and we take more of your questions.

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik was grilled again about the work of former Trooper Michael Proctor and the integrity of the investigation on his third day testifying in the Karen Read case. Here's what he said, including about Proctor's derogatory texts about Read, and what our chief legal analyst and courtroom insider say the impact has been and whether to expect Proctor himself to testify. Plus, new video of Brian Higgins at the Canton Police Department, and Martin Radner of "Brother Counsel" on what the Bukhenik testimony has accomplished in the trial.

Flirtatious texts between Karen Read and Brian Higgins were read in court by Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, the most dramatic moment of his testimony in court on Friday. And legal analyst Morjieta Derisier explained why his testimony, which is expected to continue Monday, could be devastating for prosecutors' case — even before Michael Proctor is called, likely by the defense. Get analysis from Derisier, former juror Ronald Estanislao and NBC10 Boston courtroom insider Sue O'Connell, who shared why the jury may see the testimony as a turning point in the trial. Plus, we got an update in court on Chloe, the Alberts' dog.

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik took the stand in the Karen Read trial Thursday, and the key member of the investigation read out evidence in the case — but the defense hammered him on cross-examination after he read out Trooper Michael Proctor's vulgar text messages in court. We asked former prosecutor Emily D. Baker whether she thinks Proctor will be called and what she makes of the strategy of calling Bukhenik — and she pointed out an issue Proctor's involvement presents for a key piece of evidence. And Sue O'Connell and Morjieta Derisier discuss the impact of Proctor's vulgar texts.

A second prosecution digital forensics expert testifies in the Karen Read retrial that the evidence shows Jennifer McCabe searched "hos long to die in cold" after John O'Keefe's body was — not before. We asked legal experts about the importance of that phrase, as well as whether the angry voicemails that Read left for O'Keefe, played in court Tuesday, will be perceived as a diversion tactic or proving her innocence.

Karen Read's heated voicemails for John O'Keefe were played in court Tuesday, while the defense pressed police about their search of the property and evidence they found. Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we take a look at the investigation through the eyes of a retired area police chief, and ask an NBC News legal analyst who's been following the case what's attracted his attention — he tells us what's so unique about it.

Monday in the Karen Read trial, Canton police's use of a leaf blower and red Solo cups to collect evidence in the death of John O'Keefe were called into question, and a paramedic who was at the scene testified that Read told her, "I hit him," repeatedly. Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we review who said what, how the jury may be perceiving the sometimes contentious questions and how it's coming across in the courtroom.

Karen Read's defense team hammered the same witness for days. We break down the last day of Jennifer McCabe's testimony and ask our experts — including a juror from the first trial — about how credible she seemed, as well as if Alan Jackson's questioning went too far.

With the Karen Read retrial on a one-day break, we're getting you up to speed on everything that's happened and the biggest surprises so far in the high-profile case, plus, answering questions about everything you want to know about it, giving you an insider's view of what it's like inside the courtroom and more.

Tonight on "Canton Confidential," we break down Jennifer McCabe's full day of testimony in the second Karen Read retrial, including what the cross-examination could mean for their third-party culprit argument defense and Read's reaction after court ended. Plus, Attorney Martin Radner from the "Brother Counsel" YouTube channel shares his thoughts on the defense's apparent strategy so far in the retrial of attempting to impeach witnesses.

After a busy day in the Karen Read case, we break down what Jennifer McCabe had to say about finding John O'Keefe mortally wounded in the snow, the defense calling into question the reliability of the prosecution's phone analysis expert and Judge Cannone allowing the defense's ARCCA experts to testify despite finding they violated her orders. Our legal analysts for all this are attorneys Peter Tragos, of the "Lawyer You Know" YouTube channel, and Peter Elikann as well as our own courtroom insider, Sue O'Connell. Plus, we answer more of your questions.

Cellphone data took center stage in the Karen Read trial Monday, with new evidence on phone temperature described alongside timing of the "Hos long to die in cold" search. Later, a hearing over the defense's key crash reconstruction experts, from the firm ARCCA, was held. We have reaction and legal analysis to all that from the day in court, plus what it means that the Supreme Court denied Karen Read's appeal.