Paula Barrows

Attorney Jennifer Roman remembers what, at this point, the defense had alleged about Proctor.

Attorney Jennifer Roman remembers what, at this point, the defense had alleged about Proctor.

And the timing of the confirmation felt serendipitous, as it had only been 24 hours since Alan Jackson invoked the longstanding relationships Proctor had had with witnesses as grounds for dismissal.

And the timing of the confirmation felt serendipitous, as it had only been 24 hours since Alan Jackson invoked the longstanding relationships Proctor had had with witnesses as grounds for dismissal.

And the conflict wasn't just conjecture. Proctor's digital footprints did paint a picture of his close ties to the Alberts.

And the conflict wasn't just conjecture. Proctor's digital footprints did paint a picture of his close ties to the Alberts.

Former crime scene investigator Alina Burroughs remembers these text messages certainly went against how Proctor had characterized his relationship with the Albert family.

Former crime scene investigator Alina Burroughs remembers these text messages certainly went against how Proctor had characterized his relationship with the Albert family.

Text messages between him and his sister after the death of John O'Keefe raised red flags, too.

Text messages between him and his sister after the death of John O'Keefe raised red flags, too.

Trooper Proctor's response certainly begs the question, was he doing the Alberts a favor in some way? And if so, what exactly was the favor? For the defense, these communications just couldn't be overlooked, and they played perfectly into the constellation of alarm bells they were sounding. To them, Trooper Proctor was at the helm of the cover-up.

Trooper Proctor's response certainly begs the question, was he doing the Alberts a favor in some way? And if so, what exactly was the favor? For the defense, these communications just couldn't be overlooked, and they played perfectly into the constellation of alarm bells they were sounding. To them, Trooper Proctor was at the helm of the cover-up.

In response to the defense's theory and the news of the investigation into Proctor, his attorney, Michael DiStefano, issued an emailed statement that read... To be clear, Trooper Proctor remained steadfast in the integrity of the work he performed investigating the death of Mr. John O'Keefe.

In response to the defense's theory and the news of the investigation into Proctor, his attorney, Michael DiStefano, issued an emailed statement that read... To be clear, Trooper Proctor remained steadfast in the integrity of the work he performed investigating the death of Mr. John O'Keefe.

To the extent that Trooper Proctor's personal text messages are alluded to in court proceedings regarding Ms. Reed, he respectfully submits that the objective investigative steps he and members of his unit took are in no way undermined by the content of the personal messages. And Proctor's colleagues stood by him, too. He remained on active duty as the internal investigation marched on.

To the extent that Trooper Proctor's personal text messages are alluded to in court proceedings regarding Ms. Reed, he respectfully submits that the objective investigative steps he and members of his unit took are in no way undermined by the content of the personal messages. And Proctor's colleagues stood by him, too. He remained on active duty as the internal investigation marched on.

On March 20th, in another pretrial hearing, Yannetti and Jackson requested records from the investigation into Trooper Proctor. That motion was granted with no objection. But their next ask seemed to ruffle some feathers.

On March 20th, in another pretrial hearing, Yannetti and Jackson requested records from the investigation into Trooper Proctor. That motion was granted with no objection. But their next ask seemed to ruffle some feathers.

Yannetti approached Judge Cannone requesting phone records from April 2023 to present of Brian Albert, Brian's brother Kevin Albert, who is a Canton police officer, and ATF agent Brian Higgins. Both Brians were at the house on the night in question, but it was the Alberts' other brother, Chris, who was present as well, not Kevin.

Yannetti approached Judge Cannone requesting phone records from April 2023 to present of Brian Albert, Brian's brother Kevin Albert, who is a Canton police officer, and ATF agent Brian Higgins. Both Brians were at the house on the night in question, but it was the Alberts' other brother, Chris, who was present as well, not Kevin.