Court case in Northwalk Superior Court, Massachusetts.
Commonwealth vs. Karen Reid.
Date: January 29, 2022.
Initial Proceedings
Jurors confirmed they hadn’t discussed the case or conducted independent research.
Witness Testimony: Mr. M
Background
Mr. M was in bed on the night of January 28, 2022.
Woke up to loud screaming from his wife on the phone.
Witnessed a repetitive loud call for "Jen".
Time of incident: Shortly before 5 a.m.
Phone Conversation
Wife was on phone with Karen Reid, concerned about John's whereabouts.
Karen had last seen John at the waterfall.
Events at Home
After the call, his wife, Jen, made multiple calls to friends to locate John.
Mr. M texted and called John but received no response.
Witnessed a black SUV arrive outside his home; initially, it was not there.
SUV was parked in front of the house, aligned with the front door, suggesting it moved position over time.
SUV belonged to Karen Reid.
Observations
Saw a black SUV with no apparent damage; headlights were on.
Observed V-shaped tire tracks, suggesting a possible three-point turn.
Leaving the House
Left the Albert home around 1:40 a.m. with his wife and two others.
Did not observe any unusual items or persons on the front lawn or driveway when leaving.
Events Following
Received a call from his wife around 7 a.m. indicating John was found.
Upon arrival at Fairview, saw emergency responders.
Roads were snow-covered; snow significantly increased overnight.
Witness Testimony: Jennifer Mccab
Background
Jennifer attended a basketball game, then went to the Waterfall bar with her husband.
Met up with Karen Reid and John O'Keefe around 11 p.m.
Observations at the Waterfall
Karen arrived with a glass containing clear liquid.
John was happy about Kaylee's acceptance into Bishop Fenwick.
General mood was friendly and celebratory.
Events After the Waterfall
John and Karen planned to go to the Albert's home.
Jennifer called John to give directions to Fairview.
Arrival at Fairview
Arrived between 12:20 and 12:30 a.m.
Observed a black SUV outside the house.
Attempted to text and call John with no response.
Morning Events
Woken by a call from Kaylee at 4:53 a.m.
Karen was screaming over the phone; John was missing.
Went with Karen and Carrie Roberts to search for John.
At Meadows Ave
Observed a damaged taillight on Karen’s SUV.
Entered John's house through the garage; searched for John inside.
Discovery
Found John's body outside on Fairview; covered in snow.
Called 911 and attempted CPR.
Karen was hysterical.
Police Arrival
Police and EMTs arrived shortly after.
Karen admitted multiple times to hitting John.
Jennifer was instructed to wake her sister and brother-in-law.
Interactions with Police
Spoke with officers upon returning home.
Discussed Karen’s earlier statements with Officer Lank.
Key Points
Importance of witness testimonies in establishing timeline and actions.
Statements from Karen Reid were inconsistent and frantic.
Physical evidence: Black SUV, taillight damage, snow conditions.
Police interviews conducted with Jennifer and her family members.
Conclusion
Jennifer Mccab's testimony highlighted significant details in the case, including initial misdirection, Karen's frantic behavior, and subsequent discovery of John’s body.