Legal Analysis: Could Inaction Be the Crime in the Karen Read Case?

Legal Analysis: Could Inaction Be the Crime in the Karen Read Case? Karen Read is on trial for second-degree murder—but what if the case is less about what she allegedly did, and more about what she didn’t do? In this edition of Hidden Killers, Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and legal analyst, explores the idea that inaction—not direct intent—could be central to the case. With Dr. Wolf testifying that John O’Keefe did not die immediately after his injuries, and with no evidence that Karen Read ever attempted to render aid, the legal question becomes chillingly simple: if she left him there, did that constitute a fatal decision? Tony and Eric dig into the duty to render aid, legal definitions of “depraved indifference,” and how a failure to act—especially when time could’ve saved a life—can cross the line into criminal liability. This isn’t just about science. It’s about responsibility. #KarenRead #LegalResponsibility #EricFaddis #FailureToAct #TrueCrimeAnalysis #HiddenKillers #JohnOKeefe #DutyToRenderAid #TimelineEvidence #CriminalNegligence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872