Crime

Photos: Crowds gather outside courthouse but no verdict in Karen Read trial

The jury in Karen Read's murder trial ended their second day of deliberations — first full day — Wednesday afternoon without returning a verdict. They will resume deliberating at 9 a.m. Thursday.

By John Waller

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Karen Read leaves the courthouse to walk across the street to a church office as the jury deliberates. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters line the grass next to the courthouse. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
A Karen Read supporter wears a personalized license plate he said he ordered back in February. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
A sign in a windshield near the courthouse. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Read and her legal team wait for a question from the jury. Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool
Karen Read speaks with her lawyer Alan Jackson. Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool – Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool
Judge Beverly Cannone holds up the verdict slip. Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool
Karen Read supporters cheer her on as she walks back into court. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters line up and record Read as she leaves the courtroom for a lunch break. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
As false rumors of an impending verdict swirled through the crowd, Karen Read supporters listened anxiously on their phones. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Young Karen Read supporters chant to passing cars. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Karen Read leaves the courthouse to walk across the street to a church office as the jury deliberates. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Read acknowledges a supporter as she walks back to the courthouse from a church rectory next door. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Reads parents, Janet and William, leave court for lunch. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff – John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters cheer her as she walks to a church office from the courthouse. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters take her photo as she walks back to the courthouse from a church rectory next door. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters cheer for her as she leaves the courtroom for a lunch break. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
As false rumors of an impending verdict swirled through the crowd, a Karen Read supporter listened anxiously on her phone. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Karen Read supporters cheer her on. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Karen Read gets a long hug from her dad, William, before the jury breaks for lunch. Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool
Karen Read leaves the courthouse at the conclusion of the first full day of jury deliberations. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
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John Waller

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John Waller is a deputy editor overseeing news coverage on Boston.com. He is a Lexington native and Colby College graduate.

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