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Focus turns to demeanor of girlfriend charged in Boston officer's death on second day of trial
BOSTON (AP) — The demeanor of a Massachusetts woman charged in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend and the words she uttered at the crime scene were the focus Tuesday on the second day of her trial. Karen Read has been charged with second degree murder and other charges in the 2022 death of Officer John O’Keefe. The 16-year veteran of the Boston police was found unresponsive outside a Canton home. He was taken to the hospital and, hours later, pronounced dead. An autopsy found O’Keefe died of hyperthermia and blunt force trauma. Read has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Testimony from two police officers and two firefighters who arrived on the scene early Jan. 29, 2022, described a chaotic scene in which O’Keefe was laying face up and Read was attempting to give him CPR. She had blood on her mouth, possibly from giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. They described Read as distraught and screaming and that O’Keefe had no pulse and wasn’t breathing. They also described interactions with Read, in which she made statements that appear to implicate her in O’Keefe’s death.
Police Log 5/2/24
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New Hampshire Fish and Game crews search for missing Massachusetts man
New Hampshire Fish and Game is asking for the public's help to find a Massachusetts man who they believe is missing in the White Mountains. Investigators said 65-year-old William Donovan's car was found at a trailhead over the weekend. They believe he was last seen about two weeks ago. Donovan's...
House bill aims to resolve cases of missing Black women and girls
BOSTON – Legislators, activists and the state police convened at the State House to discuss police responses to missing Black females, and specifically, how it can often be disproportionately classified as a runaway case, and therefore not receive the response it deserves. What You Need To Know. Black women...
Anna Yu provides creative professional opportunities for Boston teens
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people who are leaders from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the state, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest. Profiles of these leaders will be published through AAPI Heritage Month in...
‘We’re already seeing the effects of the millionaires’ tax. … This will be just another nail in our coffin.’
Greater Boston Real Estate Board launches campaign to muster opposition to transfer fees, while advocates hail it as a solution to the housing crisis. One of Massachusetts’ largest real estate trade organizations has launched a campaign to muster opposition against a proposal that would allow cities and towns to levy a fee on some home and commercial property sales.
Odds favor warmer-than-average and wetter May in Massachusetts
BOSTON - Welcome to May! While we all know that the weather in Massachusetts can, at times, be far from perfect in May, but this is truly a month of significant gains.Average high temperatures reach 70 degrees by the end of the month.Sunsets cross the 8 p.m. threshold on May 16!Long-range May forecast for MassachusettsAnd, the growing/planting season begins for most of the area. Typically it is safe to plant most things after Mother's Day. As for the long-range May forecast, right now the odds favor a warmer-than-average month.It also looks to be wetter too, at least through the first...
14 of the best freshwater fishing spots in the Brockton, Taunton area
BROCKTON — Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to top your biggest catch or looking for something fun to do with your kids, Southeastern Massachusetts offers plenty of freshwater lakes and ponds perfect for fishing. Spend the day on a boat, canoe or kayak, or pick a shady...
National Guard armory in Lexington to be used for state’s emergency shelter system
Operations at the armory will continue after the shelter becomes operational. A National Guard armory in Lexington will be used to house migrants and Massachusetts families facing homelessness through the state’s overwhelmed emergency shelter system starting next month, according to state and town officials. “We have identified a state-owned...
Cloudy Skies and Showers Dominate Boston's Week Ahead, Says National Weather Service
Bostonians should brace for a series of gray skies and showers if the local weather forecast holds true. The National Weather Service has rolled out a 7-day forecast, stating today will see mostly cloudy conditions with highs teetering around 55, accompanied by a mild easterly breeze. As the night creeps in, fog is expected to roll out after 5 a.m., ushering in lows near 46. A similar pattern of cloudiness and chances of rain looms large for the rest of the week.
Defense in Apple store crash death suggests faulty AI was to blame
Officials allege Bradley Rein was traveling as fast as 60 mph in the seconds before the fatal crash. A lawyer for the driver charged in the deadly 2022 Hingham Apple store crash says faulty AI technology could have caused the SUV to accelerate into the shop’s glass facade, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others.
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