In a recent interview following Karen Read's acquittal for the murder of her boyfriend John O'Keefe, former State Police trooper Michael Proctor discussed the scrutiny surrounding the investigation he led. He acknowledged that while some aspects could have been handled differently, such as interviewing witnesses earlier or exploring other vehicles, he stood by the methods used by the detectives. Read was ultimately found not guilty of second-degree murder but guilty of operating under the influence, receiving probation and an alcohol education program as a result.
Because it's blowing up into this crazy, crazy, so-called conspiracy, maybe I could have avoided it by looking at other people's cars just to say we did it.
Overall, myself and every detective in that office worked this case like we always do, so I wouldn't change anything.
O'Keefe was found unresponsive in the snow outside 34 Fairview Road, a home owned at the time by fellow Boston Police Officer Brian Albert.
Read was found not guilty of second degree murder but guilty of operating under the influence of liquor, ending her second trial on Wednesday.
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