Massachusetts v Karen Read

Boston police officer, John O’Keefe is found deceased on the front lawn of a fellow Boston police officer, Brian Albert in Jan 2022 in Canton, MA. O’Keefe’s girlfriend, Karen Read, is suspected of drunkenly hitting O’Keefe with her car, leaving him to perish from his injuries in a snowstorm.

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Case Details

Case #: 2282CR00117

Victim(s):

1. Officer John O'Keefe

Charge(s):

1. 2nd degree Murder

2. Manslaughter while Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence

a. Lesser included offense options

i. Involuntary Manslaughter

ii. Motor Vehicle Homicide (felony-OUI liquor & negligence)

3. Leaving the scene of personal injury & death

Where:

Norfolk County

Canton, MA

Verdict:

1. Hung Jury

Sentence:

1. N/A

Notes:

A mistrial was declared after the jury indicated they were hung on some of the charges. Just days after the mistrial, multiple jurors came forward to disclose the jury did, in fact, reach a verdict of not guilty on counts 1 & 3. The case is set for retrial in early 2025 pending the Supreme Judicial Court decision to overturn Judge Cannone's decision to not dismiss counts 1 & 3 per the reporting of multiple jurors. Several Massachusetts State Police (MSP) officers have faced disciplinary action, up to & including termination, since this trial concluded.