After closing arguments concluded, Judge Beverly Cannone called for a lunch recess at 12:35 p.m. In the afternoon, Cannone will give the jury their instructions before they begin their deliberations.

The defense rested its case Wednesday, saying Read was framed for the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend.

Six jurors were selected at random to be alternate jurors. The remaining 12 jurors, seven women and five men, will decide the case.