Karen Read Case Gains New Attention as Documentary Premieres Ahead of Retrial

The high-profile case, involving the alleged murder of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, returns to the spotlight with a new documentary and an upcoming retrial on April 1, 2025.

Karen Read is accused of second-degree murder for allegedly running over her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, in January 2022 and leaving him to die in freezing conditions.
Her defense claims she was framed in a law enforcement cover-up, arguing that O’Keefe’s death resulted from an altercation with fellow officers.
Read’s 2024 trial ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, leading to a retrial scheduled for April 1, 2025.
A new documentary series, 'A Body in the Snow,' premiered on March 17, 2025, exploring the case and its controversies, further amplifying public interest.
The case has sparked widespread debate over law enforcement accountability, media influence on public perception, and the challenges of high-profile trials.