Overview
- Foreman Charlie DeLoach told students his mind was set early in the retrial, saying he stopped taking notes after the first witness.
- He said jurors repeatedly questioned witness credibility, calling most testimony weak except for statements from John O’Keefe’s mother.
- DeLoach described a focus on the SUV taillight during deliberations and said many jurors believed it had been tampered with, noting differences from an ARCCA report.
- He asserted there was some kind of cover-up and criticized investigators for not entering the Canton home during the inquiry.
- He maintained his not guilty votes on the top counts while noting a manslaughter charge might have drawn convictions, as Read ultimately was acquitted of murder and convicted only of operating under the influence.