Karen Read Case Gains New Attention as Docuseries Highlights Allegations of Police Cover-Up

The upcoming retrial of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe, is reigniting public scrutiny following claims of investigative misconduct and a new documentary series.

Karen Read, accused of second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, faces a retrial beginning April 1, 2025, after her first trial ended in a mistrial.
The Investigation Discovery docuseries 'A Body in the Snow' explores the case, including allegations that Read was framed by O’Keefe’s fellow officers to cover up their involvement in his death.
The 2024 trial featured 74 witnesses and revealed unprofessional behavior by investigators, including inappropriate comments about Read’s appearance and a joke about searching her phone for nude photos.
Prosecutors allege Read struck O’Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking, while her defense argues he died following an altercation with his police colleagues.
The docuseries has amplified public interest in the case, with Read describing the series as her opportunity to share her version of events.

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