Court Transcript Notes: Commonwealth vs. Karen Reed

General Court Proceedings

• Date: Unknown (Transcript starts with a court opening)
• Location: Northwalk Superior Court, Massachusetts
• Case: Commonwealth vs. Karen Reed
• Judge: Unspecified, referred to as "Your Honor"

Introduction of Counsel

• Commonwealth's Counsel: Mr. L
• Defense for Karen Reed:
  • Alan Jackson
  • Elizabeth Little
  • David Jetti

Jury Instructions and Compliance

• Jurors confirmed adherence to instructions not to discuss the case or conduct independent research.

Witness Testimony: Christopher Albert

• Background:
  • Lives in Canton, Massachusetts.
  • Has lived there since 1974.
  • Previously lived on Meadows Avenue for 20 years.
  • Self-employed, owns "D Pizza" for 25 years.
• Family:
  • Married to Julie for approximately 21 years.
  • Has three sons: ages 25, 20, and 16.
• Connection to Case:
  • Knows John O’Keefe, a former neighbor and Boston police officer.
  • Familiar with Karen Reed through John.
• Events on January 28, 2022:
  • John O’Keefe visited his pizzeria with his nephew.
  • Plans to meet John later, mutual agreement to text once off work.
  • Joined by family and friends at Waterfall bar later in the night.
  • John O’Keefe and Karen Reed joined the group at the bar.
  • Described a friendly atmosphere, no conflicts observed between John and Karen.
  • Left the bar around 12:14 AM, walked home in light snow.
  • Son, Colin Albert, returned home shortly after Christopher.

Cross Examination of Christopher Albert

• Questions on Relationships:
  • Close ties with local law enforcement and community figures.
  • Relationship with Michael Proctor, lead investigator, through his wife.
• Text Communication:
  • Shared texts with John O’Keefe about meeting up.
• Family Dynamics:
  • Discussed familial relationships and neighborhood connections.

Witness Testimony: Julie Albert

• Background:
  • Lifelong resident of Canton, currently lives on Maple Street.
  • Married to Christopher Albert, three children.
• Connection to Case:
  • Neighbor and friend to John O’Keefe, familiarity with Karen Reed.
• Events on January 28, 2022:
  • Went to Waterfall bar with family and friends to celebrate nephew's birthday.
  • John and Karen joined the group at the bar.
  • Left early due to a migraine.
  • Observed no conflicts between John and Karen.
  • Husband returned home around 12:10 AM, son Colin shortly after.

Cross Examination of Julie Albert

• Relationship with Investigators:
  • Close connections with members of the Proctor family.
  • Detailed questioning about communications with Courtney Proctor post-arrest of Karen Reed.

General Observations

• Strong community and family ties among witnesses.
• Defense focuses on relationships and communications with law enforcement.
• Testimonies highlight social interactions on the evening of January 28 to early January 29, 2022, involving John O'Keefe and Karen Reed.