A Blizzard of Lies - Dave Wedge on the Karen Read Trial
Summary
In this episode, host Thomas Smith and guest Matt discuss Dave Wedge’s book *Blizzard of Lies*, which chronicles the Karen Reed trial and the death of John O’Keefe. The conversation explores how social media influencers, particularly "Turtle Boy," amplified conspiracy theories and harassed the victim’s family, creating a "forensic fandom" that impacted the legal proceedings. Wedge highlights the flawed investigation, including misconduct by lead investigator Michael Proctor and missing evidence, which contributed to Reed’s acquittal. The hosts also analyze the contrast between traditional j…
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