Karen Read Trial: Full Commonwealth Closing Argument Recap + Commentary

Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down Hank Brennan’s full closing argument in the Karen Read trial—and y’all, it’s a ride.

From “she was drunk so she must’ve done it” to “she didn’t mean to hit him… but maybe she was enraged and wanted the last word,” Brennan makes some bold claims—and we’re analyzing every twist. We’ll walk through the key contradictions, the missing proof points, and the prosecutor’s surprising strategy that left many wondering if he accidentally made the defense’s case.

We’re talking:

• Brennan’s boulder-off-a-bridge analogy 👀

• The “I hit him” vs “Did I hit him?” statements

• Why Jen McCabe suddenly became the villain

• The taillight evidence he didn’t trust… but wants the jury to

• And a whole lot of “we don’t know” from the Commonwealth’s side

Let’s be honest—did Hank Brennan just crash his own case?

🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think.

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