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Caitlin Albert

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Witness who described the gathering inside 34 Fairview Road and the limits of what she observed.

Trial 1
400 lines 5 proceedings

About

Caitlin Albert testified that she went from the Waterfall to 34 Fairview Road with her parents and socialized in the kitchen and dining area. She said neither John O’Keefe nor Karen Read entered the house while she was there. She also said she was not watching Colin Albert after greeting him and did not see him leave. She estimated that Brian Albert and Brian Higgins were away from the kitchen and dining area for no more than about five minutes. Albert said she saw nothing unusual on the lawn as she left, but explained that the snow had her focused on reaching Tristin Morris’s car without slipping. She was not looking out the window as they drove away. Defense counsel questioned Albert about the delay before Trooper Michael Proctor interviewed her in August 2023 and about her connections to other witnesses. She said she had not met Proctor before that interview. Albert acknowledged continued contact with firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin, whose description of their relationship was also challenged: McLaughlin described mainly group contact and said they had not discussed the case, though she called Albert a close friend during one exchange outside the jury’s presence.

Trial Record (5)

Trial 1 First Criminal Trial Apr 29, 2024 – Jul 1, 2024 5 proceedings

Day 10

Direct Caitlin Albert - Direct Examination Caitlin Albert Adam Lally 2 highlights 123 lines spoken
Summary

Caitlin Albert described the Waterfall gathering and testified that neither John O'Keefe nor Karen Read entered 34 Fairview Road while she was there.

Highlights (2)
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“I mean, I didn't notice any issues or any negative things happening. All the conversations seemed positive, light-hearted. Everyone was just kind of having a good time, getting along. I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, really.”

Albert described her observations of the group's demeanor at the Waterfall.

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“No. Neither of them ever came into the home.”

Albert directly testified that neither John O'Keefe nor Karen Read entered 34 Fairview Road while she was present.

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Cross Caitlin Albert Cross-Examination: Interview Timing and Observations Caitlin Albert David Yannetti 2 highlights 78 lines spoken
Summary

Caitlin Albert said Trooper Proctor interviewed her in August 2023 and acknowledged limits on what she observed inside 34 Fairview.

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“If I'm in the dining room area, there is a spot in there where I could see it. But I don't believe I could see the basement door. No.”

Albert described a limitation on her view from the dining-room area.

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Day 11

Cross Caitlin Albert - Cross Caitlin Albert David Yannetti 2 highlights 167 lines spoken
Summary

Caitlin Albert acknowledged continued contact with Katie McLaughlin and qualified her account of what she observed while leaving 34 Fairview Road.

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“I would agree with that, although it was far and few between. But throughout the years, yes.”

Albert acknowledged that her contact with Katie McLaughlin continued over the years, while qualifying its frequency.

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Redirect Caitlin Albert - Redirect Caitlin Albert Adam Lally 2 highlights 26 lines spoken
Summary

Caitlin Albert clarified limited Proctor-family contact and said snowy conditions and her route to Tristin's car limited what she observed outside 34 Fairview Road.

Highlights (2)
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“When I walked out the front door, I recall somewhat looking down, trying to make sure I didn't slip. The ground was completely covered with snow at that point. And then my direction was towards Tristin's car. So to the left.”

Albert explained the limits of what she was observing as she left the house.

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Key Moment

Albert described meeting Courtney Proctor's children only once, briefly, while they were in the back seat of a car; she said she had never met Michael Proctor before his interview of her.

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Locations Touched By This Testimony

34 Fairview Road 4 procs Waterfall Bar & Grille 3 procs