Karen Read faces murder charges in boyfriend's death

In January 2022, Karen Read was involved in a tragic incident that resulted in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. After a night of drinking, it is alleged that she backed her SUV into him, leaving him to succumb to the cold outside a friend’s home. Following the incident, Read pleaded not guilty to the charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident. She has claimed her innocence, stating that she did not hit O'Keefe with her vehicle. In an attempt to prove her guilt, the prosecution presented more than 30 witnesses over the course of eight weeks, including forensics specialists and civilian witnesses. The trial featured crucial evidence, such as plastic taillight fragments matching Read's Lexus RX350 and digital forensic analysis of O'Keefe's phone, which together painted a damning picture against Read. Witnesses reported hearing her make incriminating statements, including claims of having hit O'Keefe. Throughout her retrial, the defense aims to show that O'Keefe may have been attacked by others at the party, which raises questions about Read's involvement. The prosecution concluded its case after introducing a significant amount of evidence. As the defense prepares to argue for Read's innocence, the case continues to unfold in the Norfolk Superior Court.