Karen Read’s Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

A smartphone forensics expert testified in the Karen Read trial, stating that Jennifer McCabe’s Google search about hypothermia occurred after John O’Keefe’s remains were found, contradicting the defense’s argument.

Jessica Hyde confirmed that McCabe used her iPhone to search the phrase “hos (sic) long to die in cold” at 6:24 a.m., not at 2:27 a.m. as claimed by the defense.

The earlier timestamp was related to when McCabe opened the browser tab on her phone, not the search itself.

Hyde’s testimony supported previous statements from digital forensic expert Ian Whiffin regarding phone data extraction and interpretation.

Defense attorney David Gelman criticized the technical nature of the testimony, suggesting that it may have been difficult for jurors to follow.

After lunch, the defense cross-examined Hyde on her methodology and findings related to the case.

The trial last year ended with a deadlocked jury, leading to a retrial with a special prosecutor.

Under cross-examination, Hyde discussed the security of O’Keefe’s phone and established practices for handling such devices.

The prosecution alleges that Read struck and killed O’Keefe with her SUV before fleeing the scene.

Testimony from Massachusetts State Trooper Connor Keefe provided evidence from the crime scene, including broken taillight fragments.

Keefe’s testimony helped establish a timeline of events leading up to O’Keefe’s death.

Testimony is set to resume on Thursday morning.