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Jury Deliberates in Karen Read Murder Trial

Massachusetts woman accused of killing police officer boyfriend faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene.

Karen Read
Karen Read, 44, is on trial for murdering John O'Keefe on Jan. 29, 2022 with her car after he was found dead in a fellow police officer's driveway after a night out drinking.
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Overview

  • The jury began deliberations after two months of testimony and closing arguments from both sides.
  • Prosecutors claim Read struck John O'Keefe with her vehicle in a drunken rage and left him to die in the snow.
  • The defense argues a police conspiracy, alleging O'Keefe was beaten and framed to cover up his murder.
  • Key evidence includes conflicting testimony, broken taillight pieces, and Read's own statements.
  • The trial has attracted significant public and media attention, with supporters rallying outside the courthouse.