KAREN READ TRIAL

Apr 26 2025CRIME

Jurors Visit Crime Scene in Karen Read Case

The jury in the Karen Read case will visit the alleged crime scene in Canton. This visit aims to give them a better understanding of the events that took place on January 29, 2022. The scene is the home where John O’Keefe, Read’s boyfriend, was found unresponsive in the snow. The jurors will see the house and the surrounding area. They will also see Read’s Lexus SUV ...

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

A Snowy Night and a Murder Mystery

The retrial of Karen Read, a 45-year-old woman from Mansfield, is underway. She is accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer named John O'Keefe. The jury selection process wrapped up on April 15, after three weeks of work. Out of the 18 people selected, 12 will make the final decisions, while the rest will be alternates. The prosecution claims that R...

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Massachusetts' Murder Case Investigations: A Closer Look

Have you ever wondered how murder cases are solved in Massachusetts? True crime writer Susan Zalkind has been looking into this, and she's got some interesting things to say. The Karen Read trial brought some attention to the Massachusetts State Police. While they have a high solve rate, around 94% between 2019 and 2023, Zalkind thinks there are some big problems beh...

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