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Matthew Kelly

Courtroom still of Matthew Kelly.

Firefighter and paramedic who helped treat John O’Keefe at the scene and in the ambulance.

Trial 1
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About

Matthew Kelly testified that his ambulance crew responded through heavy snow and low visibility. He said O’Keefe had no pulse or breathing when responders first assessed him. They began CPR and moved him into the ambulance, where Kelly observed injuries and extreme coldness. Kelly said a distressed woman at the scene repeatedly said O’Keefe was dead, but he did not hear her say she had hit him. After a scene video was replayed, he said he heard someone say “fucking dead.” He clarified that the video did not establish whether he was present when the recorded statements were made. He also explained that responders working on separate tasks in separate places would not necessarily hear the same things.

Trial Record (4)

Trial 1 First Criminal Trial Apr 29, 2024 – Jul 1, 2024 4 proceedings

Day 3

Direct Matthew Kelly - Direct Examination Matthew Kelly Adam Lally 3 highlights 104 lines spoken
Summary

Firefighter/paramedic Matthew Kelly described the snowy response, CPR, and his observations of Mr. O'Keefe during treatment.

Highlights (3)
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“On the ground, I didn't observe any injuries or recall seeing any injuries at the time. It wasn't until we got him in the ambulance that I saw some injuries.”

Distinguishes Kelly's initial outdoor observations from what he reported seeing after the patient was moved into the lighted ambulance.

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Key Moment

Kelly described driving through heavy snow, wind, and low visibility to a dispatch for an unresponsive male on Fairview Road, then seeing the victim after leaving the ambulance.

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Cross Matthew Kelly - Cross Matthew Kelly David Yannetti 2 highlights 114 lines spoken
Summary

Kelly was questioned about clothing handling, emergency-response recollections, and audio from a replayed video clip.

Highlights (2)
Quote

“I remember saying a lot differently, but I might have also said that. I just don't recall.”

Kelly qualified his recollection of what he told a state trooper about the woman's statements.

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Locations Touched By This Testimony

34 Fairview Road 2 procs Canton Police Department 1 proc Good Samaritan Medical Center 1 proc