The Megyn Kelly Show Breaking Down Every Angle of the Karen Read Case and Trials: Crime Week Begins, with Peter Tragos | Ep. 1218
Dec 29, 2025
Peter Tragos, an attorney and host of the 'Lawyer You Know' on YouTube, breaks down the complex Karen Reed case. He explores the chaotic night John O'Keefe disappeared and the disputed narratives presented in court. Tragos dives into the prosecution's crash theory, the defense's claims of planted evidence, and the significant role of internet search timestamps. He also discusses jurors' doubts, biased investigations, and the influence of public figures like 'Turtle Boy,' ultimately questioning the reliability of the evidence surrounding Reed's guilt.
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Two Competing Narratives
- The prosecution alleged Karen Reed backed her Lexus into John O'Keefe, killing him and leaving him in a snowbank.
- The defense disputed that version, saying he walked into the house and later died from other violence inside 34 Fairview.
Physical Evidence Was Ambiguous
- Key physical evidence included alleged EMS statements of "I hit him" and taillight plastic found on the victim.
- The defense countered both by questioning witness wording and arguing the taillight pieces and injuries didn't match a vehicle strike.
Reconstruction And Car Data Undermined Theory
- Accident reconstruction and car data failed to replicate the prosecution's scenario and the taillight remained operational in photos and video.
- Defense experts could not recreate how taillight fragments would scatter onto the victim as alleged.