Marie Russell
Dr. Marie Russell is a forensic pathologist and former emergency room doctor based in Los Angeles. She has garnered attention in the legal field for her expertise in analyzing injuries and providing insights into their causes. Recently, she has been involved in the high-profile case of Karen Read, testifying that the injuries on the victim, John O'Keefe, were more consistent with dog bites than with being struck by a vehicle, challenging the prosecution's narrative.
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Dr. Marie Russell testified that injuries on O’Keefe’s arm were likely the result of a dog attack.
Karen Read retrial: Key witness testimony in retrial for death of John O’Keefe
United States· 2025-06-17
Marie Russell is another defense witness who supported the theory that John O'Keefe's injuries were not caused by a vehicle impact.
Karen Read defense calls final witness as Boston cop death trial nears endUnited States· 2025-06-11
Dr. Marie Russell is a Los Angeles-based doctor who testified that the injuries on O'Keefe's arm came from a dog.
Karen Read's dog bite expert looks to chew up car crash theoryUnited States· 2025-06-03