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Karen Read's Retrial and New Documentary Revive Debate Over Officer's Death

With her retrial set for April 2025, a new docuseries explores Karen Read's defense claims of a law enforcement cover-up in the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe.

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Overview

  • Karen Read faces charges including second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter for allegedly running over her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in January 2022.
  • Her defense argues she was framed by law enforcement and alleges O’Keefe died after an altercation with fellow officers.
  • The 2024 trial ended in a mistrial after a deadlocked jury, with nine jurors favoring conviction on vehicular manslaughter and three opposing.
  • A new documentary series, 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read,' delves into the case, defense claims, and preparations for the upcoming retrial.
  • If convicted of second-degree murder in the retrial beginning April 1, 2025, Read could face a life sentence.