Closings arguments begin in Boston-area murder trial of Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Closings arguments begin in Boston-area murder trial of Karen Read, accused of killing her police officer boyfriend.
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Barry Morphew, husband of Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew, charged with wife's murder 5 years after she vanished on Mother's Day weekend
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Former mayor from Haiti gets prison time for lying to get into the US
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Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Karen Read's verdict, Travis Decker's search, Bryan Kohberger's warning
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: Cleared of murder charges, Karen Read could eye legal payback against investigators who cost her ON THE RUN: Military-trained dad accused of killing daughters believed to be alive, evading capture: police BENCH PRESS: Idaho judge tells Bryan Kohberger to prepare for summer courtroom showdown after last-minute effort 'A REAL VICTORY:' Buster Murdaugh scores legal win in defamation fight over documentary's murder implications: former state AG LOOSE ENDS: Second Karen Read juror faults 'sloppy police investigation' in John O'Keefe murder case 'RIDICULOUS:' Michael Proctor laughs at Karen Read corruption allegations as he fights to get job back 'SNAPPED:' California nudist accused of killing neighbors and drowning their dog over hot dog 'jab' JUDGMENT DAY: Karen Read murder case verdict reached after deadlocked first trial SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER EVADING CAPTURE: New flyer shows suspected killer dad may have changed appearance in wilderness manhunt: police 'RIGHT NEXT TO HIM:' Surprise witness in Idaho student murders says she 'saw Bryan there' on deadly night DEJA VU: Karen Read jury questions suggest same legal dilemma as last year's mistrial MISSED WARNING: Fugitive dad Travis Decker heard in new audio before allegedly murdering 3 daughters VERDICT WATCH: Karen Read's defense wants verdict slip simplified as jurors deliberate murder charge JUSTICE ON THE LINE: Experts weigh in on key moments that could decide Karen Read's fate in murder trial
