Commonwealth v. Read — Trial Archive
Person Gene Demilus Trial 2Gene Demilus is the general manager of C.F. McCarthy’s bar in Canton, called to authenticate the establishment’s surveillance footage admitted as Exhibit 18. ← All People
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Gene Demilus

Trial 2
28 lines 1 proceeding

About

Gene Demilus served as general manager of C.F. McCarthy's, the Canton bar where Karen Read and John O'Keefe spent time together on the evening of January 28, 2022. He was called by the prosecution in Trial 2 solely to authenticate the bar's surveillance video, establishing the chain of custody from the establishment's system to law enforcement. His testimony was brief, and the defense waived cross-examination.

Key Points

  • Demilus identified himself as the general manager of C.F. McCarthy's, establishing his authority over the bar's operations and surveillance infrastructure — the foundation needed to authenticate the footage.
  • He identified Detective Yuri Bukhenik of the Massachusetts State Police as the officer who came to the bar to collect the surveillance footage, directly establishing the chain of custody for Exhibit 18.
  • The defense declined to cross-examine Demilus after his direct testimony.

Trial Record (1)

Trial 2 Retrial Apr 22, 2025 – Jun 18, 2025 1 proceeding

Day 3

Direct Gene Demilus Hank Brennan 2 highlights 27 lines spoken
Summary

Gene Demilus, general manager of C.F. McCarthy's bar in Canton, authenticates the establishment's surveillance video for admission as Exhibit 18.

Highlights (2)
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“My name is Gene Demilus. I am the general manager at C.F. McCarthy's in Canton.”

Establishes the witness's role and authority over the bar's operations and surveillance system.

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“It was Detective Bukhenik. Yuri. Detective Yuri Bukhenik.”

Identifies the state police detective who collected the surveillance evidence, establishing chain of custody.

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Locations Touched By This Testimony

C.F. McCarthy's 1 proc