Facts about Boston’s Karen Read murder trial

A highly anticipated trial began in Massachusetts this week involving Karen Read, accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV, leaving him for dead in a snowbank. Prosecutors argue that Read’s actions were intentional due to a tumultuous relationship, while the defense claims the police framed Read to avoid considering other suspects. Witnesses detail arguments between the couple and conflicting statements made by Read. The trial also focuses on inconsistencies in the investigation and attempts to cast doubt on the first responders’ testimonies. O’Keefe died of hypothermia and blunt-force trauma, leading to a complex legal battle.

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