The lead investigator, State Trooper Michael Proctor, was relieved of duty after the trial revealed he’d sent vulgar texts to colleagues and family, calling Read a “whack job” and telling his sister he wished Read would “kill herself.” He said his emotions had gotten the better of him.
Prosecutors call on Massachusetts' highest court to allow murder retrial for Karen Read
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Washington County Sheriff Brian Albert said at a previous press conference that deputies have responded to the family’s home twice in recent years over domestic incidents.
Body of Pedro Argote, man accused of killing Maryland judge, found in wooded area: Police
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