Canton, MA The murder trial of Karen Read continued today with emotional testimony from a key witness: the niece of John O'Keefe, the Boston police officer whose death Read is accused of causing. The niece testified about Karen Read's demeanor the morning O'Keefe's body was found, describing her as 'frantic' and upset.
Read is accused of hitting O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking in January 2022, and leaving him to die in the snow outside a home in Canton. Prosecutors allege that Read and O'Keefe had a strained relationship, which ultimately led to the officer's death.
The defense maintains that Read is innocent. They contend that O'Keefe was attacked at a party and left outside, and that Read is being framed. The trial is expected to last several weeks, with numerous witnesses scheduled to testify.
Karen Read Trial: Niece Describes 'Frantic' Behavior Before Officer's Death
The Karen Read murder trial continued with testimony from the niece of John O'Keefe, the Boston police officer found dead in January 2022. The niece described Karen Read as 'frantic' the morning O'Keefe's body was discovered. Read is accused of hitting O'Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow. The defense argues that O'Keefe was attacked at a party and left outside.