Karen Read

MA v. Karen Read - Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe in her retrial after her first ended with a mistrial.


karen read with her father
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female defendant in court
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Matt Johnson and Vinnie Politan look at a laptop while fan spins
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highlighted text on verdict form
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news anchor and guests outside a courthouse
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Judge Beverly Cannone urged the jury in Karen Read's case to clear their heads after a long day and start fresh again tomorrow. Jurors have deliberated for a total of 15 hours, 24 minutes and 9 seconds so far.
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outside the courthouse supporter is interviewed
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male attorney addresses judge in court
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Bill Read
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photo of female defendant
attorney giving argument in court
photo of attorney addressing the judge in court
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Judge on bench
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side by side photo of female defendant and male victim
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male giving interview
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Graphic shows silhouettes of jury.
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2 handsome news anchors broadcast from outside a courthouse
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massive crowd outside a courthouse
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Karen Read speaks to reporters
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Vinnie interviews woman
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Vinnie Politan outside Dedham courthouse.
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Karen Read attends her murder trial
side by side photo of female family of victim
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photo of female defendant
female defendant in court
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The jury's still out in the Karen Read case, but no matter what the outcome is, the ending will be dramatic.
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side by side of female defendant and male witness in court
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Karen Read spoke as she exited court after the jury was sent home for the weekend.
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Karen Read sits in court
Alan Jackson addresses Karen Read's supporters
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