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Karen Read’s Lexus Carries More Than Damage—It Carries DNA

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True Crime Today
Published
Thu 22 May 2025
Episode Link
https://audioboom.com/posts/8723284


Karen Read’s Lexus Carries More Than Damage—It Carries DNA



What happens when a broken taillight becomes the star witness?



In this explosive episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer dive into the forensic evidence found on Karen Read’s vehicle—specifically, the DNA match tying fragments from her broken taillight directly to the body of John O’Keefe.



We go beyond the headlines to ask: how significant is a single hair? What does it mean when biological material is discovered on a shattered piece of an SUV, and how does it link to the timeline of the alleged crime?



Coffindaffer brings her seasoned law enforcement insight into the discussion, explaining how DNA is handled, tested, and entered into evidence. We explore why the presence of O’Keefe’s DNA on Read’s car is such a pivotal element for the prosecution—and what challenges the defense might raise.



This is forensic science laid bare—because in a case full of noise, it’s the microscopic evidence that may scream the loudest.



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#KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #TaillightDNA #ForensicEvidence #DNAAnalysis #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #CourtroomDrama

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