Lead Investigator Michael Proctor Appeals Termination Over John O'Keefe Murder Case at Civil Service Hearing

Michael Proctor, a former Massachusetts State Police trooper and lead investigator in the Karen Read case, is challenging his termination from the force. Proctor was fired due to his conduct during the investigation of the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. He has appeared before the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission to appeal his firing, with hearings beginning on August 26, 2025, and continuing over multiple days. During the proceedings, a State Police lawyer described Proctor’s texts as "disgusting." Proctor is actively seeking to be reinstated to his position through this appeal process.