How long will it take for jurors to reach a verdict in the Karen Read murder trial? Boston 25 News [Video]

DEDHAM, Mass. — Wednesday marks Day 2 of jury deliberations in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial after they were handed the case Tuesday upon conclusion of closing arguments.

In his closing statements, defense lawyer Alan Jackson described a cancer of lies that turned into a cover-up, telling jurors the case included a “magic hair,” conflicts of interest, and “butt dials galore.” Assistant District Attorney Adam Lally painted a picture — through angry texts and voicemails — of a couple whose relationship was failing long before they embarked on a night of heavy drinking.

Boston-based defense attorney Peter Elikann said cases can really be made or broken on closing arguments.

“I thought that they did what they really had to do. The whole point was to try to tell a story…and lay out a narrative so it’s understandable,” Elikann said. “Both sides really did connect the dots.”

Key prosecution witnesses including Brian Albert, who owned the home at 34 Fairview home in Canton …