Transcript Notes

Introduction

• Speaker: Nicole Albert
• Location: Norwood
• Background: Moved from Canton where she lived for 12 years
• Family: Married to Brian Albert, retired Boston police officer
• Children: Five - Caitlyn (28), Brian Jr. (25), Brendan (23), Twins (20)

Family and Residence

• Initially lived at 34 Fairview Road, Canton for 12 years
• Moved to Norwood about a year ago
• Husband, Brian, retired after 30 years as a Boston Police Officer
• Children: Different living arrangements
  • Brian Jr. lives at home
  • Caitlyn lives with boyfriend in Easton
  • Brendan finishing college
  • Daughter twin has an apartment
  • Son twin is in the Marine Corps

Events on January 28th, 2022

• Worked part-time as a lunch lady for 9 years
• Plans for son’s 23rd birthday initially for January 29th
• Changed due to snowstorm forecast, celebrated on January 28th
• Invited family and friends for drinks and appetizers

Gathering on January 28th

• Family and friends gathered at Waterfall, a local place
• Sister-in-law Julie drove her
• Daughter Caitlyn and boyfriend Tristan met them at the venue
• Band setting up led to moving tables
• Other family members and friends joined later

Brian Albert's Travel

• Attended a funeral in New York for a police officer
• Returned on Friday evening due to weather concerns

Evening Activities

• Group decided to move to their home for a birthday celebration
• Several family members and friends gathered
• Drinks and food ordered
• Atmosphere described as normal and friendly

After Celebration

• Left Waterfall around midnight
• Arrived home, family and friends continued celebration
• Different family members left at different times, Caitlyn last
• No disturbances or unusual incidents noted

Morning of January 29th, 2022

• Sister Jennifer McCabe burst into bedroom hysterical
• Police found outside
• No awareness of John O'Keefe or Karen Reed planning to come over

Interaction with Authorities

• Officers spoke to family about the previous night
• Conversation lasted about 45 minutes
• Family cooperated fully with authorities
• Jennifer McCabe provided information about the events

Property Description

• Fairview residence had a flagpole, fire hydrant, and electrical box
• Yard not heavily used
• Driveway accommodated four vehicles

Dog Chloe

• German Shepherd mix, 6 years old
• Rehomed in May 2022 due to an incident
• Previous bite incident led to rehoming

Move to Norwood

• Moved in April 2023
• Pre-planned move not related to January 29th events

Key Points from Cross-Examination

• Consistent with details about family and events
• Clarification about phone calls and interaction with police
• Chloe rehoming process explained
• No prior knowledge of neighbors or guests coming to the house