In the ongoing retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering Boston police officer John O’Keefe, the defense has presented what is believed to be its final witness, Dr. Andrew Rentschler, a biomechanist from ARCCA. Read, who has opted not to testify, faces allegations of reversing her Lexus into O’Keefe after a night of drinking, leaving him to die during a severe blizzard on January 29, 2022.
Dr. Rentschler, who is expected to continue his testimony into the following day, has raised doubts regarding the prosecution’s claims by emphasizing that the damage typically sustained in a collision with a vehicle like Read’s would not account for the type of injuries O’Keefe suffered. He illustrated that a collision at 15 mph would not likely result in a skull fracture, aligning with earlier testimony suggesting O’Keefe’s fatal injuries might have stemmed from a fall rather than a car strike.
The defense maintains that the wounds on O’Keefe’s arm derived from a dog bite, rather than an impact with the vehicle’s taillight. Legal experts have noted the strategic decision for Read not to take the stand, especially considering the potential for intense cross-examination regarding prior statements and documentary evidence against her. As the trial draws near its conclusion, the defense is poised to rest its case after Rentschler’s testimony.
Source: www.foxnews.com
