MA. v Karen Read Trial Day 1 Opening Statements | The Prosecutions Case & Defense Theory.

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 15 май 2024
  • #KarenRead #LiveTrial
    THE DOCKET
    0:00 Welcome
    15:15 Swearing In the Jury
    18:45 Jury Instructions
    38:13 Prosecution Opening Statements
    1:21:25 Defense Opening Statements
    2:04:08 Opening Statements Review
    Prosecution Witness
    2:15:30 Paul O'Keefe Testimony
    3:02:47 Lunch Break
    3:04:20 Summary
    3:09:00 Q&A
    STAY IN THE LOOP WITH EMILY D. BAKER
    Download Our FREE App: lawnerdapp.com
    Get the Email Alert for Free: www.LawNerdAlert.com
    WHAT I USE TO STREAM - STREAMYARD: streamyard.com/emily
    Proud Streamyard Partner!
    Join the community for exclusive content: www.LawNerdsUnite.com
    Mailing Address: Emily D. Baker 2000 Mallory Ln. St. 130-185, Franklin Tn 37067
    Business Inquiries: emilydbaker@cesddigital.com
    WHAT I USE TO STREAM - STREAMYARD: streamyard.com/emily
    LAW NERD MERCH!
    www.LawNerdShop.com
    Help with the shop: help@emilydbaker.com
    LONG-FORM CONTENT / @theemilydbaker
    The Emily Show Podcast on RUclips: emilydbaker.com/TheEmilyShowP...
    Apple Podcasts: emilydbaker.com/AppleTheEmily...
    Spotify Podcasts: emilydbaker.com/SpofityTheEmi...
    On your favorite podcast player Wednesdays
    QUICK CONTENT?
    Quick Bits Podcast: emilydbaker.com/quickbitsplay...
    Apple Podcasts: emilydbaker.com/AppleQuickBits
    Spotify Podcasts: emilydbaker.com/SpotifyQuickBits
    Quick Bits Channel : / @emilydbakerquickbits
    EMILY ON SOCIAL
    Instagram: / theemilydbaker
    Twitter: / theemilydbaker
    Facebook: / theemilydbaker
    MY RUclips ANALYTICS TOOL
    **My Favorite RUclips TOOL VidIQ vidiq.com/LawNerd
    Follow My Cats on Instagram:
    / fredandgeorge_cat
    Emily’s glasses lenses are Irlen tint www.irlen.com
    This video is not legal advice; it is commentary for educational and entertainment purposes. Some links shared are affiliate links, all sponsorships are stated in video. Videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise stated. Sharing a resource is not an endorsement; it is a resource. Copyright 2020-2024 Baker Media, LLC
  • РазвлеченияРазвлечения

Комментарии • 841

  • @InevitableSecrets
    @InevitableSecrets 16 дней назад +147

    Whether or not she’s guilty it sure seems like the police department left a ton of room for reasonable doubt.

  • @lb8730
    @lb8730 16 дней назад +128

    This is the first case I'm watching, where I have heard absolutely nothing beforehand. In the words of EDB "Convince Me!"

    • @mariee.5912
      @mariee.5912 16 дней назад +7

      Me too.

    • @pamelamason530
      @pamelamason530 16 дней назад +8

      Me three. I heard EDB cover the case a little in her recent videos, but didn’t really pay attention at the time. Invested now!

    • @danaezevely4150
      @danaezevely4150 15 дней назад +3

      Same here. I ignored everything til now on purpose so I could come into it like a juror.
      Can’t wait to listen late at night (as is my law nerd habit) for 8 or so weeks and truly make up my own mind for once!

    • @foxsquad6992
      @foxsquad6992 14 дней назад +1

      Same. When I saw EDB was going to cover it, I quickly looked up a 10 min video kinda explaining the basic details, which is basically everything the defence lawyer said in the opening. I just wanted to see if I was going to be interested in watching it. Like Paltrow and murdouch, I didn’t care much about the story so I didn’t watch the full trial- only the quick bits. But THIS trail looks extremely interesting. It reminds me a lot of the Steven Avery case from How to Make a murderer on Netflix. I still question that case :(
      This trial seems as interesting as the Depp trial! I am just heartbroken that someone innocent still lost his life in this case 😢😢

    • @LILYoOASIS
      @LILYoOASIS 14 дней назад +1

      Same! I didn't know who Karen Read was or what she was accused of. So excited

  • @THEDubbleHelixx
    @THEDubbleHelixx 16 дней назад +155

    Haven't finished watching yet, but even 5 minutes into the defense's opening, they are CRUSHING the prosecution in terms of effectiveness. This is going to be a wild one.

    • @linzigold112
      @linzigold112 16 дней назад

      Apologies for the length, but I had to rewrite the prosecution’s opening statement… Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the Commonwealth intends to prove to you without a shadow of a doubt that Karen Read intentionally caused the death of John O’Keefe by striking him with her vehicle in the late night or early morning hours of January 28th or 29th, 2022 and leaving him to die in the snow.
      The motive for her actions is what could best be described as a scorned lover exacting revenge, as she had recently caught him in the act of cheating on her mere hours/ days (unsure of timeline?) before his death with another woman they were both very close to. This was akin to ultimate betrayal in her eyes which ignited vengeance in her mind.
      You will hear testimony from multiple witnesses, including family and friends of both the defendant and the victim, as well as read text messages between the defendant and victim, that clearly illustrate the extreme level of anger the Ms. Read was exhibiting towards Mr. O’Keefe. You will also hear from witness that undeniably and wholeheartedly refute the defense’s primary argument for innocence by testifying that Mr. O’Keefe NEVER entered the home that evening once he and the defendant arrived back home after a long night of barhopping and excessive drinking.
      In addition, evidence in this case will also show that DNA from hair found on Ms. Read’s vehicle as well as fabric particles embedded within the tail light were tested and conclusively matched that the victim.
      Based on the facts you will be presented throughout this trial, I’m confident you will be able to definitively conclude there is sufficient evidence to prove that Karen Reed is responsible for the intentional death of John O’Keefe as well as the other three crimes of which she is being accused. We implore you to hold her fully accountable for her unforgivable actions by reaching a unanimous verdict of guilty. Thank you.

  • @Silver-Sliver
    @Silver-Sliver 16 дней назад +102

    Whether you believe guilty or innocent, you cannot deny her lawyers are doing a thorough job on her behalf. I hope John and his family receive justice, but the complications in this case are numerous and wild.

  • @dannsherstone1037
    @dannsherstone1037 16 дней назад +375

    Prosecution Opening: blah blah blah - Defense Opening: bam bam bam

    • @annm9589
      @annm9589 16 дней назад +25

      Prosecution had so many names and relationships I needed a visual aid to follow. It was difficult. I found the defense to be easy to follow and poke holes in prosecution successfully.lets see if the evidence supports it.

    • @allintheblush
      @allintheblush 16 дней назад

      💯 😂

    • @dannsherstone1037
      @dannsherstone1037 16 дней назад +8

      @@annm9589 Yes, the defense gave a clear picture of what the Jury needs to keep in mind while the prosecution probably just left the jury struggling to understand a whole bunch of witnesses' names.

    • @Lookatmrsj
      @Lookatmrsj 16 дней назад

      😂😂

    • @enzoinfinity1
      @enzoinfinity1 16 дней назад +6

      @@dannsherstone1037 the charisma and salesman quality of the prosecution vs defense is more important than the actual evidences in court. Thats why Casey Anthony is a walking freely right now lol

  • @lizzimmermann7164
    @lizzimmermann7164 16 дней назад +91

    My daughter is a creative writing major that wants to go to law school.
    The difference between these two openings perfectly illustrates why majors other than poli-sci should consider law school.
    The ability to construct a clear, consistent, logical story from bits of evidence and effectively communicate that story is absolutely essential in trial.

    • @Flowergirl222
      @Flowergirl222 7 дней назад +1

      Yesss! Love that for her! I was on a law school path all of undergrad and studied anthropology and social work because I was focused on human rights. Law needs lots of perspectives.

  • @jenniferrideaux58
    @jenniferrideaux58 16 дней назад +102

    I can not explain how excited I am to be watching another live trial with EDB!! I

    • @Twinkle_Toes88
      @Twinkle_Toes88 16 дней назад

      Me too!! 🎉😀🎉

    • @Princelover-ip4gn
      @Princelover-ip4gn 16 дней назад

      Me 3! Missed my law nerds since Murdaugh ended. This trial is going to be fascinating and EDB keeps it real 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @gwynaethvanaardt3144
    @gwynaethvanaardt3144 16 дней назад +42

    If I'm ever accused of anything whilst in MA I want Karen Reeds attorney (unlikely as I live in the UK and don't have a tendency towards criminality, but you never know!! 🤣).
    He's captivating!

    • @cindyboxer1184
      @cindyboxer1184 16 дней назад +6

      One might say that many people who don’t have a tendency for criminality often do end up needing a defense attorney through no fault of their own.

    • @shay4415
      @shay4415 16 дней назад +2

      David Yanetti. Her other male lawyer Alan Jackson is just as fantastic. Different delivery but both outstanding. And both extremely passionate about justice and enraged they are framing an innocent woman.

    • @samml3566
      @samml3566 12 часов назад

      @@cindyboxer1184 This case is the perfect example, in my opinion.

  • @staceyjbeauty
    @staceyjbeauty 16 дней назад +95

    As a citizen of the commonwealth - I'm not shocked by anything that was said in the defense's opening statement. Nope!

    • @janeevans1859
      @janeevans1859 16 дней назад

      From Uk. What does Commonwealth actually mean? It means something different in the UK

    • @b3x427
      @b3x427 16 дней назад +11

      ​@@janeevans1859- there's really no difference between a Commonwealth and a state, but there are 4 states that call themselves Commonwealths (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia).

    • @julianarodriguex899
      @julianarodriguex899 16 дней назад +5

      To begin with, it seems CW cops ride around in cars with drunk gfs at the wheel. Is that right?

    • @shay4415
      @shay4415 16 дней назад +20

      Boston right here- born and raised and I’m embarrassed and horrified that they are allowing this case go to trial. Karen is factually innocent. The evidence is so clear as day. The Alberts are the Murdoughs of MA.

    • @elizabethbelcher1552
      @elizabethbelcher1552 16 дней назад +2

      not surprised either and I'm all the way over in Berkshire County..

  • @Carmela-bixoxo
    @Carmela-bixoxo 16 дней назад +185

    Replay crew: OMG the officer looking for nudes & discussing this case with his bros???? That is such a violation & gross misconduct. Can she take civil action against him & was he at all reprimanded for those actions if they're proven by his cell phone records

    • @LovetheLed
      @LovetheLed 16 дней назад +28

      It is Disgusting that the cops searched her phone for nudes before they turned it in to forensic scientists.

    • @Karools_Scribs
      @Karools_Scribs 16 дней назад +5

      @@LovetheLed it could have royally screwed the digital forensics given that devices rewrite itself. Will see if it ended up doing so.

    • @THEDubbleHelixx
      @THEDubbleHelixx 16 дней назад +8

      I wonder if the jury would nullify based on that alone! It's horrific behavior.

    • @efad3215
      @efad3215 16 дней назад +3

      ​@Karools_Scribs Idk about mobile devices bc I haven't looked into the physical/electronic side of how they manage storage, but I know Windows machines will automatically 0-out anything you delete on an ssd

    • @MamaBear0417
      @MamaBear0417 16 дней назад

      Trooper Proctor is the subject of an internal affairs investigation. The FBI is all over this. Most are hoping for indictments soon.

  • @valhallaw
    @valhallaw 16 дней назад +81

    The amazing thing about the defense’s opening is that from the evidence that’s been out in public, the fuckery Yannetti described is less than 10% of the fuckery they have yet to talk about.

    • @Seasheasells
      @Seasheasells 16 дней назад +1

      Exactly what i was thinking!

  • @seavergottlieb5553
    @seavergottlieb5553 16 дней назад +30

    Went into this case with 0% information. Prosecutor opening I was falling asleep, defense opening… now I’m interested. So many questions, that’s one of the best defense openings I’ve seen.

  • @LovetheLed
    @LovetheLed 16 дней назад +145

    I don’t consider a 13 year old asleep at 5:00 am to be “left unattended.” I was babysitting at the age of 12. The parents were not leaving their children unattended when I was there ❤.

    • @dhec34
      @dhec34 16 дней назад +11

      I babysat overnight at 13 (parents worked graveyard shift at a hospital).

    • @yelhsaadnama
      @yelhsaadnama 16 дней назад +13

      Agreed. Where I live, the government will certify you as a trained babysitter at 12 years old.

    • @dhec34
      @dhec34 16 дней назад +5

      To be fair, I'm nearly 56. But this was for a doctor and nurse. So clearly they weren't worried about it. LOL!

    • @aliciaparish9472
      @aliciaparish9472 16 дней назад +7

      I completely agree. I was babysitting another young child at the age of 12. Definitely not “unattended”.

    • @therealdeal3672
      @therealdeal3672 16 дней назад +2

      Same here!!!

  • @carliesmith3252
    @carliesmith3252 16 дней назад +59

    My Dad died and my little sister was only 4 (younger than my kids), he was her sole caregiver so we adopted her. Paul O ‘Keefe broke me. I was more careful with myself because I knew she couldn’t lose everything twice. Horrified at what sounds like a shoddy investigation, John and those children deserve so much more.

    • @Ieezeca
      @Ieezeca 15 дней назад +4

      They lost Karen too. They spent all of COVID home with Karen, they are all so happy in all the fam photos(not FB happy either)...they lost her and were forced to testify about fights because of Dunkin', flirting, and learning to coparent.

    • @Shelby_Erilyn
      @Shelby_Erilyn 13 дней назад +3

      😢she Is lucky to have u… I hope she is doing well. God bless your family. ❤

    • @carliesmith3252
      @carliesmith3252 13 дней назад

      @@Shelby_Erilyn that’s very kind, thank you. She’s an amazing person

  • @SaltyBeachGirl
    @SaltyBeachGirl 16 дней назад +18

    I was ready to QUIT this trial already listening to the prosecution opening statement- thank goodness the defense brought the 🔥! We live here now!

    • @Ieezeca
      @Ieezeca 15 дней назад +2

      He is the punishment we must endure to hear the defense team.

    • @Maddieelovesu
      @Maddieelovesu 14 дней назад +2

      Had the same thought. Didn’t think I was going to be able to do it

  • @H.P.93
    @H.P.93 16 дней назад +62

    The prosecution's opening statement really did start to sound like Colm from Derry Girls after awhile. It was so hard to pay attention and pick out the key information. And it was further hurt by the defense's opening, which was way more engaging and will linger as I listen to the prosecution's case.

    • @zimladyj84
      @zimladyj84 16 дней назад +5

      Lol!!! Not Colm, such a good comparison 😂😂😂

    • @LawNerdAmber
      @LawNerdAmber 16 дней назад +3

      Nailed it! So I says to myself I says ...

  • @peggyriordan9857
    @peggyriordan9857 16 дней назад +92

    If someone was found in our front yard, I would have FLOWN out of the house to find out who and what happened, how can I help?

    • @Karools_Scribs
      @Karools_Scribs 16 дней назад +33

      Normal people do that just for minor car accidents! Much less a policeman for another critically wounded policeman!

    • @grannyjuju9260
      @grannyjuju9260 16 дней назад

      They were hungover!

    • @tracybenson2586
      @tracybenson2586 16 дней назад +19

      @grannyjuju9260 Hungover or not, one would think adrenaline and compassion would kick in to want to help an injuried person out front of your house.

    • @grannyjuju9260
      @grannyjuju9260 16 дней назад +1

      @@tracybenson2586 I don't think they heard it. Did all the neighbors come out?

    • @LovetheLed
      @LovetheLed 16 дней назад +13

      Why would investigators not knocked on the door and informed them that there was a dead man in the front yard? Police didn’t canvass the neighbors for witnesses or security cameras? They didn’t have a ring doorbell? At a cop’s house? The police should have found out if they knew who the dead man was or how he came to be there? It is as if this took place in a commercial area and nobody was there to see anything.

  • @gailjean16
    @gailjean16 16 дней назад +24

    Mr. Yanetti delivered a masterful opening statement. I could listen to him talk all day.

  • @chelseaoconnor3261
    @chelseaoconnor3261 16 дней назад +47

    I had to Google to be sure but I came back here after someone in the second half of today’s trial mentioned something about her reactions. The woman we can see in the gallery sitting directly to the side of defense table does appear to be John’s mother. The camera panned away for the part that the person mentioned, but I noticed her reaction watching it back to the info about the investigator looking for inappropriate pictures of Karen on her phone and John’s mother looks disgusted.
    I don’t know how she feels about Karen or this trial, but it guts me to think that she lost her second of three children in such a terrible way and that this is what was on the lead investigator’s mind. Not finding out what really happened John, finding inappropriate pictures of John’s girlfriend. This family deserves better than that. Absolutely appalling behavior from that man.

    • @randamgrrl
      @randamgrrl 16 дней назад +5

      This comment 💯. Thank you

    • @becedwards575
      @becedwards575 16 дней назад +1

      Did u see the mum when Defence says ‘nope’ - 2hr 47mins!! She knew!

    • @chelseaoconnor3261
      @chelseaoconnor3261 12 дней назад +2

      @@becedwards575that was the moment I saw someone mention, but I couldn’t find it. The camera panned away the first time he said it. Do you have a timestamp by chance?

  • @Lc0522
    @Lc0522 16 дней назад +145

    I'll never understand why the state brought this to trial, these last two years haven't been embarrassing enough for them?
    It's about to get much, much worse

    • @angelsofblood9879
      @angelsofblood9879 16 дней назад +44

      If even half of the defenses opening statement is accurate than this looks like a mess.

    • @Lc0522
      @Lc0522 16 дней назад +35

      ​@@angelsofblood9879Yannetti use to be a prosecutor, he's been doing this a long time. I believe everything he said is completely ture.
      Which is why the state didn't object

    • @allintheblush
      @allintheblush 16 дней назад +16

      Perfectly said. That is why I’m shocked it has actually made it to trial. Do they not realize how much deeper they are digging themselves with this charade? Can’t say I’m not very much looking forward to the upcoming cross examinations though 😳

    • @angelsofblood9879
      @angelsofblood9879 16 дней назад +26

      @@Lc0522, you could tell that he is upset. If he is s former prosecutor, this makes this almost personal that the state would attempt to railroad someone like this.

    • @Lc0522
      @Lc0522 16 дней назад +2

      ​@@angelsofblood9879💯💯
      Exactly

  • @JoanafcRi
    @JoanafcRi 16 дней назад +26

    Defense nailed this opening! Story makes sense, I know what to expect and if they show me half what they mentioned it will be enough…

  • @coffeetimewithcee9940
    @coffeetimewithcee9940 16 дней назад +17

    Replay crew here! The defense had an incredible opening statement (I have a degree in English-the prosecution hurt). But man, what really struck me was Paul’s testimony. I’m the oldest daughter, with two younger brothers, and our age differences are very similar. When I saw him, I saw my baby brother, trying to testify after losing both of his siblings…I hope this family finds justice and peace and healing. I send them love and strength in their grief. I think I’ll spend the rest of my life thinking of them and hoping they’re doing well. Especially those poor kids who have lost too many important figures in their lives. I hope this trial brings justice.

  • @lifelvr9509
    @lifelvr9509 16 дней назад +60

    This is the first trial since Barisone that I have zero preconceived opinion. Looking forward to the evidence being presented.

    • @BuffyLynn1968
      @BuffyLynn1968 16 дней назад +5

      Me too. I’ve had 0 interest and focused on Daybell so I’m excited to see it fresh with no knowledge with EDB!❤😊

    • @crimenurse8264
      @crimenurse8264 16 дней назад +1

      Me as well

    • @brendy0807
      @brendy0807 16 дней назад +1

      Same here.

    • @sadiebeanz
      @sadiebeanz 16 дней назад

      Oooh, Barisone was fascinating

    • @Ieezeca
      @Ieezeca 15 дней назад

      I wish I could start all over, this has been made terribly difficult by Lally playing games.

  • @valhallaw
    @valhallaw 16 дней назад +61

    I think there was a purpose to the prosecution’s disjointed & disorganized opening. It wasn’t just that Lally’s not a good prosecutor.
    The timeline in this case is not the prosecution’s friend. The closer you look the more their case falls apart.
    Normally, it would be the defense you’d expect to hear throwing up a word salad, hoping to muddy the waters enough for the jury to find reasonable doubt. Here, the prosecution is using a defense tactic to hide the weakness of their case.

    • @Lc0522
      @Lc0522 16 дней назад +13

      I agree with the second half
      But I don't think Lally butchered his opening statement on purpose. He tried his best but he doesn't have a case

    • @theadventuresofshadowander179
      @theadventuresofshadowander179 16 дней назад +2

      Yes I also found to do hard to follow

    • @virginiakelly3541
      @virginiakelly3541 16 дней назад +2

      I’m watching the replay and haven’t finished… but I feel like he’s (Lally) giving a detailed overview to everything they will hear during this trial… instead of telling the jury who John O’keefe was, that on that night in January of 2022 his life was cut short… this is what we believed caused that, you will hear from numerous people to these reasons/facts as to why we believe the defendant is at fault for this.

  • @itsjuliannajo
    @itsjuliannajo 16 дней назад +25

    2:00:46 Mom (in green) saying "Nope," with the defense....

    • @Alison1973
      @Alison1973 15 дней назад +1

      Wow, I didn't notice this! Thx!

  • @kaythulucrewe
    @kaythulucrewe 16 дней назад +10

    Emily’s deep seated loathing of the fan will never not be funny. I needed that laugh after brother’s testimony. Because the emotions were real

  • @North_West1
    @North_West1 16 дней назад +20

    The children have had so much loss in their young lives. Hard to feel secure when every parental figure passes.

  • @KBlanca513
    @KBlanca513 16 дней назад +12

    Replay crew. I went in knowing absolutely zero about this case and now I’m INVESTED. The defense opening - wow, this guy is GOOD. Doubt abounds in my mind.

  • @silikon2
    @silikon2 16 дней назад +14

    Runkle caught something I think EDB missed because she was looking at her notes: defense opening said the German shepherd was re-homed, but he also put quotes around "re-homed".

    • @TheEmilyDBaker
      @TheEmilyDBaker  15 дней назад +10

      I saw that. I think it's open to interpretation. I read it as that the dog didn't really need a new home, they are hiding the dog etc.

    • @Always_Thinking
      @Always_Thinking 15 дней назад +3

      ​@@TheEmilyDBakerDog's location is an unknown. Personally I think doggie heaven😮

    • @Darkmoonrose888
      @Darkmoonrose888 13 дней назад +5

      Take a quick look at any shelters and rescues near you and you will see how hard it is to re-home an aggressive dog that doesn't like strangers.
      We are told the dog has issues with strangers but then also that the dog's loving family of 7 years sends it off to go live with strangers? Something stinks . . .
      I am interested to know where the dog ended up and if they have no idea where it went then I have even more trouble with the story.
      Either way the defense did a great job of insinuating the dog dissappeared to make sure no comparisons to the wounds on the victim's arm could be made.

  • @TaliaSC
    @TaliaSC 16 дней назад +22

    Totally off topic: my foster Paw Nerd had her litter Saturday morning… 4 beautiful (not-so) little kittens after going almost a week overdue! I assisted, because of course the first one was breech and stuck, but in the end they’re all healthy and strong and purrrrfect! 🐈

  • @tommiegnosis
    @tommiegnosis 16 дней назад +17

    I've seen stiff about this case but have not been convinced either way so im dying to see evidence. Also, the defense attorney is AMAZING. His opening statement is great. Can't wait to see him cross examine.

  • @zimladyj84
    @zimladyj84 16 дней назад +13

    The opening statements rocked me. I knew little of this trial, I can’t believe all those people and no one saw him as they exited the front door?!?!

  • @jediping
    @jediping 16 дней назад +25

    My sister’s best friend growing up was murdered, and the dad went on trial but was acquitted. All we knew at the time from the news made it seem like he got off, but reading back now it seems there was indeed a lot of doubt, and it was as likely a murder/suicide of the mom’s making. Being able to see the proceedings in real time is very helpful.

    • @sallycinnamon5370
      @sallycinnamon5370 16 дней назад +5

      That is the worse thing about this cases being brought. If it is not guilty people just assume they got off…because I don’t think people realize how rare acquittal is.

    • @shkrjam84
      @shkrjam84 15 дней назад

      @@sallycinnamon5370yes, and not guilty doesn’t mean innocent. It just means the prosecution didn’t prove guilt to the jury beyond a reasonable doubt. So a not guilty is much more ambiguous than what people realize.

  • @SimonGodOfHairdos
    @SimonGodOfHairdos 15 дней назад +5

    I live in Mass, and if I'm ever accused of murder I am hiring this defense attorney!

  • @zimladyj84
    @zimladyj84 16 дней назад +13

    I feel for the victims family. This case needs to be investigated thoroughly, too many questions left unanswered.

  • @Boss_Lady.325
    @Boss_Lady.325 16 дней назад +10

    NOTHING beats being in court with EDB. Nothing!!!!

  • @Nail_Toots
    @Nail_Toots 9 дней назад +2

    I work nextdoor to the Courthouse and I'm sitting in trial traffic while catching up on Emily's coverage. It's so meta 😂😂😂

  • @danielbobberson9849
    @danielbobberson9849 16 дней назад +14

    I am excited to watch this here....no opinions formed in fact know nothing...just decided time for another trial and this one seems to have lots of interest. Thanks for covering it.

    • @janeevans1859
      @janeevans1859 16 дней назад +1

      Know a lot but after listening to the rules of this chat/channel, excited to reset and read the comments and listen to Emily x

  • @TrulyToriYouTube
    @TrulyToriYouTube 16 дней назад +11

    “He had been into that pizza shop to get his nephew a slice”
    HELLO?? SIR?

  • @livieahmarierogers687
    @livieahmarierogers687 16 дней назад +6

    I knew nothing about this case before today and I am 1. Shocked 2. Invested .

  • @aog9784
    @aog9784 16 дней назад +3

    My dad is currently battling this cancer, it’s awful. I can’t imagine having young children and dealing with this disease.

  • @sophilozophy
    @sophilozophy 16 дней назад +6

    "What if anything..." 🤨 Hi Elaine.
    This case is tragic and if it is true that this crime wasn't investigated correctly that is an injustice to the O'Keefe's family.

  • @ChristopherMichael180
    @ChristopherMichael180 16 дней назад +10

    My current theory: John went in to the house and everyone was drunk. The dog attacked John and in a drunken panic he punched at the dog to get it off and maybe even kicked it. In a drunken rage, the dog owner and his pals beat the tar out of John and kicked him out of the house where he slumped in the front yard and lost consciousness. The one lady made a google search about hypothermia because she saw he was still there out of a window, but was told she was not allowed to intervene and help and that John would eventually shake it off and call Karen for a ride. They all passed out and then got frozen into a pact of silence when they realized John, in fact, died on the front yard. And that’s why the dog had to be relocated out of state. So it would not be possible to match any teeth to his arm injury patterns.

    • @rochelleg6245
      @rochelleg6245 16 дней назад +3

      i was thinking something similar

    • @joystoys99
      @joystoys99 11 дней назад

      Speculation get a job writing for CSI.

    • @chelseacd
      @chelseacd 10 дней назад +2

      @@joystoys99it’s almost like theory is speculation.

    • @joystoys99
      @joystoys99 10 дней назад

      @@chelseacd Not exactly the theory of evolution is based on evidence, scientific theory requires facts it's different than just speculation.

    • @chelseacd
      @chelseacd 10 дней назад +3

      @@joystoys99 considering this person’s theory is based on the facts presented or to be presented at trial, It it a theory.

  • @iheartacebear
    @iheartacebear 16 дней назад +7

    I have never been more confused during a prosecution opening statement

  • @happydance77
    @happydance77 16 дней назад +1

    Thank you for covering this!!!🙏🙏

  • @Grimfated
    @Grimfated 15 дней назад +3

    I'm a day late and didn't know much about this case before it started but wow! I'm glad to be watch another trial with EDB. That defense attorney had a fantastic opening.

  • @jsthecat
    @jsthecat 16 дней назад +1

    So glad your channel allows me to watch this as a prospective juror without the white noise. Thanks Emily ❤ glad to see you back in court.

  • @oki1349
    @oki1349 16 дней назад +3

    I didnt know you were covering this case! Yay!🎉

  • @sallyhansen8389
    @sallyhansen8389 16 дней назад +2

    Holy crap! 😱. Can’t wait for this one to unfold.

  • @Sidebarbie
    @Sidebarbie 16 дней назад +1

    Love watching you, Emily, hearing the shocking details of this case.

  • @ursawendal498
    @ursawendal498 16 дней назад +2

    Listening to this is helping me focus on my Legal Research homework.

  • @iceman2.0
    @iceman2.0 15 дней назад

    It's been a long while since I've sat through a FULL video of yours @EmilyDBaker but it's soooo refreshing to see lawyers present their cases in a great, awesome & professional way! (All at once of course). And glad that you are pointing out the good lawyering going on like asking questions to the officer while simultaneously drawing the jury's attention to the evidence/issues they want to focus on. Thanks Emliy! 😎

  • @moniqued9715
    @moniqued9715 15 дней назад

    Thank you for covering this tria!

  • @daphnegold1052
    @daphnegold1052 16 дней назад

    Again, great audio, wonderful.❤

  • @jessicacarlson2763
    @jessicacarlson2763 16 дней назад +2

    great opening by defense. I have lots of questions and i am here for it

  • @jdaly25
    @jdaly25 16 дней назад +2

    Yesssss! Love that EDB is doing a MA case. Coming in from Boston (well a suburb 7 miles north of town) and usually part of the replay crew but I’m catching a bit live finally!

  • @beachgal2
    @beachgal2 16 дней назад +2

    Re-watch Viewer! Came over to see your reactions to the Opening statements of the Defense! Priceless, Emily! 😂

  • @allisonbernier6846
    @allisonbernier6846 16 дней назад +5

    Catching up at 1.5... This defense opening is 🔥

  • @ItsMissShorty
    @ItsMissShorty 16 дней назад +16

    I literally just zoom zoomed through the final 4 days of Alex Murdaugh with EDB at 1.75x 😅 My reckless decision to embark on that trial about 11 days ago, with a view to finishing by today paid off. Just!

    • @Ashley__Rose
      @Ashley__Rose 16 дней назад +2

      What was your conclusion on that trial?

    • @LawNerdAmber
      @LawNerdAmber 16 дней назад +1

      You did it!! I knew you could!

    • @ItsMissShorty
      @ItsMissShorty 16 дней назад

      @@Ashley__Rose you mean the outcome? The end result, ie Alex’s conviction? Or the wild wild ride to get there?

    • @cindyboxer1184
      @cindyboxer1184 16 дней назад

      Hahaha I raced through so many hours of that trial at 1.75 speed. I would work and follow a reporter on twitter during the day and watch in 1.75 speed at night. And that southern accent was STILL slow as hell

    • @ItsMissShorty
      @ItsMissShorty 16 дней назад

      @@LawNerdAmber I haven’t watched any of the verdict watch or verdict or sentencing, but yes! I did it!!! 😎

  • @rhondabarry4400
    @rhondabarry4400 16 дней назад +6

    Re-play crew OMG. This should never have come to trial until FBI finished their investigation

    • @shay4415
      @shay4415 16 дней назад +1

      I think the FBI let it go to trial so they can see how much they lie on the stand. They already said at the last hearing that Higgins was given a proffer from the FBI. You are not given a proffer (basically a deal) if nothing happened!

  • @warmbierrachel
    @warmbierrachel 16 дней назад +2

    Holy cow. What a ride. I knew nothing about this case until watching the replay and it is WILD

  • @HeyHoLetsGo789
    @HeyHoLetsGo789 13 дней назад

    Thank you for your compassion and respect when covering cases. Mr. O'Keffe's testimony was heartbreaking.

  • @LovetheLed
    @LovetheLed 16 дней назад

    Yay showing the judge now!

  • @Sharon_L_W
    @Sharon_L_W 16 дней назад +4

    So glad you’re covering this trial. I wouldn’t want to watch anyone else do it. Eagerly awaiting to hear both sides on this. It’s such a mess

  • @aTwistedSista
    @aTwistedSista 16 дней назад +4

    Defense got me on the edge of my seat. Giving an overview and points of question/ interest is everything. I really hope they have all of their receipts in order. This is gonna be a good one.

  • @D4NN1B4L
    @D4NN1B4L 16 дней назад

    Loved seeing you in the Ryan Hall stream. 💜 I always love when my favorite creators have overlap. 😁

  • @therealdeal3672
    @therealdeal3672 16 дней назад +4

    Love the sound clip of Judge Newman!
    Bring the jury!!!😊

  • @dhec34
    @dhec34 16 дней назад +4

    This is going to be a rollercoaster. Strap in, law nerds!

  • @carolinafrog4365
    @carolinafrog4365 16 дней назад

    replay crew here! love your work!!!

  • @joycew5909
    @joycew5909 15 дней назад +3

    Rewatch crew!!! Watching/listening during work. So happy that you are doing this case. I am from MA and I don't hear any accents at all...........LOL!!!

  • @spitfirenana1234
    @spitfirenana1234 16 дней назад

    Replay crew!!! Thank you Emily for covering this❤❤❤

  • @constancemk603
    @constancemk603 16 дней назад

    I am living for this coverage 🔥 I love that after each opening, I am fully on the "oh that makes a lot of sense" train. It's gonna be a good fight!

  • @rondadoliveira1305
    @rondadoliveira1305 16 дней назад

    So happy we are coming in as jury! ❤❤❤❤

  • @nandtc1
    @nandtc1 12 дней назад

    I love the process of just being juror. I found you from Depp and I love your style and approach. Thank you for covering this.

  • @katieasd
    @katieasd 15 дней назад

    This is so wild! I am so intrigued. Fantastic opening from the defense.

  • @AlisonLasher-nv2ev
    @AlisonLasher-nv2ev 14 дней назад +3

    At 2:00:46 John’s mother behind him im view mouths the word “NOPE” at the exact time the Defense attorney states it. WOW.

  • @Ziggy784
    @Ziggy784 16 дней назад +4

    These beginning jury instructions are the kind of instructions I think should be given in every case imo very thorough.

  • @ReneeB457
    @ReneeB457 16 дней назад +3

    Glad I’m coming into this case with very little knowledge. We are moving in a month and I can’t wait to binge this like a juror while I pack everyday.

  • @aglmtc3574
    @aglmtc3574 16 дней назад +1

    Replay crew. I’m getting my life with the defense’s opening. His expressions are giving and so are EDB’s reactions!

  • @ReebaD
    @ReebaD 16 дней назад +6

    Woah… I don’t know anything about this case but I’m VERY interested after defense opening statements 😳 WTF is happening with this investigator?!??!!?

  • @mrskkrueger
    @mrskkrueger 16 дней назад +2

    Yeah, I'm totally flabbergasted.....I, too, decided to come into this with 0 info, didn't watch anything, had no idea what this was about. I'm floored by the defense opening.

  • @cosacita
    @cosacita 9 дней назад +1

    Oh fuck!
    Im so behind, but Im so intrigued now after listening to the defense. I hope they bring the receipts!

    • @aradamichaels927
      @aradamichaels927 3 дня назад

      They definitely have the footage of her car! It's on youtube, so how could they not?

  • @Ashgypnell
    @Ashgypnell 22 часа назад

    These opening statements and the difference in how interesting and captivating one was versus the other is a great example of the huge difference that it makes for a lawyer to have charisma.

  • @Sharon_L_W
    @Sharon_L_W 16 дней назад +6

    Heartbreaking to think of those kids, and how tragic is it that 3 siblings have died young.

    • @MamaBear0417
      @MamaBear0417 16 дней назад

      Two of the O’Keefe kids died…John and his older sister. Her husband died months after she did. So sad.

    • @Sharon_L_W
      @Sharon_L_W 16 дней назад

      @@MamaBear0417 thanks for correcting - I thought it was John’s brother and sister as stated in various videos but realise it was brother in law. Unbelievably sad.

  • @Princelover-ip4gn
    @Princelover-ip4gn 16 дней назад +3

    You talk the exact appropriate amount 💜

  • @rourketraining
    @rourketraining 13 дней назад

    Here from MA. Welcome fellow law nerds!

  • @warsukie
    @warsukie 16 дней назад +2

    “Wait for us” was brilliant

  • @svliempd
    @svliempd 16 дней назад +5

    "Ow shit" 😂 your reactions are amazing

  • @daphnegold1052
    @daphnegold1052 16 дней назад

    It’s the best!

  • @khaightlynn5295
    @khaightlynn5295 16 дней назад +4

    I am so here for the Judge Newman soundbite 💜

  • @annemorse2566
    @annemorse2566 16 дней назад +4

    😮OMG …. WOW ! Replay crew cause I fell asleep listening to prosecution opening! I knew the defence would be firey but Wow Wow Wow !

    • @Princelover-ip4gn
      @Princelover-ip4gn 16 дней назад +1

      I described the commonwealth opening statement as disjointed and sleep inducing.

  • @tenurednurseinoh8569
    @tenurednurseinoh8569 16 дней назад

    Replay crew here.
    Yea, I have missed you covering trials! I have intentionally avoided all media on this so I can focus on the evidence.
    Listening to the trial duing my evening walk. Back at home now and having a vodka tonic.

  • @clobas66
    @clobas66 13 дней назад +1

    Replay crew showing up during my final weeks of my social work undergrad🎉🎉

  • @fyche3324
    @fyche3324 15 дней назад

    I'm watching on replay crew and after 5 minutes of the prosecution opening I skipped to the afternoon stream. Only to come back and watch from the defence opening due to everyones comments. Thankyou everyone!

  • @Will0wFire
    @Will0wFire 16 дней назад +1

    I'm going to struggle - currently following the Daybell trial, now I've seen the opening statements by the defense, I'm going to be hooked on two trials. From UK.

  • @brendy0807
    @brendy0807 16 дней назад

    Ok i have not followed this case at all. My mind is blown and im staying to watch the trial with you. I love your commentary and reactions!

  • @LittleladyChelle
    @LittleladyChelle 16 дней назад

    Thankfully the defense opening was very concise and easy to follow. Now let’s get to the evidence!

  • @Casy1306
    @Casy1306 6 дней назад +1

    Officer O'keefe's mom mouthing along with the attorney when he repeats 'Nope' breaks my heart. She absolutely knows that the PD did the absolute worst to find out what happened.

  • @victoriagriffis5067
    @victoriagriffis5067 7 дней назад

    Love love you show. It's is the best

  • @harpy2602
    @harpy2602 16 дней назад +9

    I only know the barebones road so far that Emily provided, but even half of what the defence said in opening is true, the state is in BIG trouble. I had a lot of questions before opening, and now I have even more. The defence's opening was WAY clearer and much more persuasive. I am VERY curious to see *if* the state can prove their case - and how. This family needs answers, and if the defence's theory is remotely correct, even Karen deserves justice.
    Only time will tell

    • @lisafinnegan5940
      @lisafinnegan5940 16 дней назад

      I've been following this for months. RUclips turtleboy framed and microdots.