Michael Proctor
Michael Proctor is a Massachusetts state trooper who has been embroiled in controversy due to his involvement in the investigations of both Ana Walshe's disappearance and the murder case of Karen Read, leading to his suspension without pay and an internal investigation into his conduct.
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Michael Proctor was a former Massachusetts State Trooper involved in the investigation of the case.
Massachusetts judge rules on video evidence in Brian Walshe murder trial
United States· 2025-11-18
Michael Proctor is a former homicide detective who lost his job after sending inappropriate texts about Read.
Key players adjust to new reality after Karen Read's not guilty verdictUnited States· 2025-07-13
Michael Proctor laughed at the notion that he tried to frame Karen Read in the death of her boyfriend.
Michael Proctor laughs at accusations he framed Karen Read in O'Keefe caseUnited States· 2025-06-20
Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor faced tough cross-examination during the trial.
Juror reveals why Karen Read was cleared of murder in Boston cop caseUnited States· 2025-06-19
Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in the case.
Karen Read: Unpacking the verdict that acquitted her of murderUnited States· 2025-06-19
Michael Proctor was a former homicide detective involved in the investigation of Karen Read's case.
Karen Read's high-powered legal team praised after murder trial acquittalUnited States· 2025-06-19
Michael Proctor led the original investigation into John O’Keefe’s death.
Karen Read acquitted in killing of police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe; guilty of drunk drivingUnited States· 2025-06-19
Michael Proctor was the lead investigator whose crude text messages became a point of contention in the trial.
Karen Read retrial: Key witness testimony in retrial for death of John O’KeefeUnited States· 2025-06-17
Michael Proctor was the lead investigator whose sexist text messages led to his dishonorable discharge.
Closing arguments set for Friday in Karen Read’s retrial for the death of John O’KeefeUnited States· 2025-06-13Former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor lost his job for sharing confidential information.
Closing arguments set for Friday in Karen Read's second trial over cop's deathUnited States· 2025-06-13
Michael Proctor is the lead homicide detective who lost his job due to misconduct during the investigation.
Special prosecutor admits evidence mistake in Karen Read murder retrialUnited States· 2025-06-10
Michael Proctor was fired from the Massachusetts State Police after an internal investigation found he had shared sensitive information about the case.
Explosive text messages from fired detective could damage Karen Read murder caseUnited States· 2025-06-03
Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in the case against Karen Read and has faced criticism for his text messages.
Karen Read retrial: Fired investigator’s texts read aloud in courtUnited States· 2025-06-02Michael Proctor is the former Massachusetts State Trooper who led the investigation into O’Keefe’s death.
Karen Read trial: Defense set to call its first witnessUnited States· 2025-05-30Michael Proctor is a former investigator whose inappropriate texts about Karen Read were mentioned in court.
Karen Read murder trial enters defense phase as team prepares to fight allegationsUnited States· 2025-05-30
Michael Proctor is the former investigator who collected evidence in the case.
Karen Read trial: Medical examiner testifies about what killed John O’KeefeUnited States· 2025-05-15
Michael Proctor is a former state trooper who was fired over his off-duty behavior during the investigation.
Karen Read trial reveals possible love triangle in Boston officer's deathUnited States· 2025-05-13
Michael Proctor's police partner was grilled during the testimony.
Defense grills Michael Proctor's police partner in third day of testimonyUnited States· 2025-05-12Michael Proctor was a lead investigator in the case against Karen Read before being fired.
Karen Read trial reveals flirty text messages with ATF agent behind boyfriend's backUnited States· 2025-05-10
Michael Proctor is a former investigator who testified about his interactions with Karen Read regarding John O'Keefe's death.
Karen Read trial: Prosecutors call former investigator Michael Proctor's state police partner to standUnited States· 2025-05-08Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in Karen Read's case but was fired for sending offensive texts.
How Karen Read’s second murder trial has differed from the firstUnited States· 2025-05-05
Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in the case but was fired after sending inappropriate texts.
Karen Read trial: Why Jennifer McCabe’s testimony could work for both sides of the caseUnited States· 2025-05-04
Michael Proctor is a Massachusetts State Trooper involved in the case.
Karen Read's nemesis Jennifer McCabe testifies for first time since perjury accusationUnited States· 2025-05-02Michael Proctor was a former state trooper and former lead investigator on the case.
Jennifer McCabe testimony challenged in Karen Read murder trial of O'KeefeUnited States· 2025-05-01Michael Proctor is the lead investigator in the case against Karen Read.
Prosecutors are bringing Karen Read’s interviews to the jury. It has hurt defendants beforeUnited States· 2025-04-27
Trooper Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in the case and has since been fired.
Karen Read trial: Jury visits the home where John O’Keefe was found dead outsideUnited States· 2025-04-25Michael Proctor was the lead investigator in the case but was fired due to an internal investigation.
Karen Read trial witness changes story about crucial Google searchUnited States· 2025-04-24
Michael Proctor led the investigation into John O’Keefe's death but was fired for misconduct.
Karen Read’s second murder trial revives debate over who killed her Boston police officer boyfriendUnited States· 2025-04-23
Michael Proctor was the lead investigator who was fired for misconduct during the investigation.
Karen Read faces uphill battle as murder retrial begins: expertsUnited States· 2025-04-22
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor admitted under oath that he sent a series of sexist and offensive texts about Read.
A timeline of Karen Read’s murder trialsUnited States· 2025-04-21