Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read
CASE SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read is a high-profile prosecution in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, arising from the January 29, 2022, death of 46-year-old Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe outside a Canton residence. Prosecutors alleged Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV while intoxicated and left him to die in a snowstorm, while defense counsel mounted a third-party culprit defense alleging a law enforcement cover-up. After a July 2024 mistrial due to a deadlocked jury and extensive double jeopardy appeals, a Norfolk County Superior Court jury acquitted Read of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene on June 18, 2025, convicting her solely of operating under the influence.
KEY DEFENDANTS & INVOLVED FIGURES (4)
Case Summary & Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the legal proceeding "Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read" about?
"Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read" is a tracked legal proceeding under the Murder & Homicide, Violent Crime, Manslaughter category in United States.
Q.When was "Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read" formally initiated?
Official records date the opening of this case to February 2022.
Q.How many figures are currently linked to this case file?
4 individuals have documented records associated with this proceeding on Rakeni.