Karen Read's Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial, State Police Face Scrutiny

Jurors were deadlocked, leading to a mistrial; the lead investigator has been relieved of duty amid misconduct allegations.

Karen Read was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022.
The trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following five days of deliberation.
Lead investigator Trooper Michael Proctor was relieved of duty due to derogatory texts and alleged misconduct.
Prosecutors plan to retry the case, possibly reconsidering their strategy and charges.
The case has deeply divided the Massachusetts community, with allegations of a police cover-up and investigative flaws.