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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: The Data Proves Karen Read's SUV Hit John O'Keefe, Will The Jury Believe Facts?
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The Data Proves Karen Read's SUV Hit John O'Keefe, Will The Jury Believe Facts?
Forensic testimony has now delivered a devastating blow to Karen Read’s defense—black box data confirms her Lexus SUV reversed at 74% throttle, hitting nearly 24 mph directly in front of the home where John O’Keefe was later found dead. But will the jury connect the mechanical facts with intent? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins to analyze the psychological disconnect between factual data and emotional persuasion. Why do juries sometimes resist overwhelming evidence? How might Karen Read’s stoic courtroom behavior influence interpre...