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Boston Globe
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Karen Read lands deal to adapt case into a scripted project
Advertisement The Read case has received a Read hasn't been shy about sharing her views on the case, sitting down with ID for interviews featured in 'A Body in the Snow,' as well as Advertisement According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming scripted adaptation will examine the case and 'the cultural debate' surrounding it, with LBI production head Julie Yorn telling the outlet that the project is 'about what happens when a single voice refuses to be silenced.' Matt Juul can be reached at
Metro
19-06-2025
- Metro
How to watch true crime series A Body in the Snow after Karen Read verdict
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After a verdict was finally delivered in Karen Read's ongoing murder trial, here's where you can watch the documentary surrounding the case that has gripped the world. On Wednesday, cheers erupted from outside the courtroom after a jury found the 45-year-old not guilty for the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, following a second trial. In January 2022, she was accused of hitting her partner, 46, with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts – and was eventually charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene. The financial analyst protested her innocence and, after a jury failed to come to a verdict in the first hearings in 2024, a second trial began in April of this year. Although she was acquitted of second-degree murder and the two lesser charges, she was convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and sentenced to one year probation. Between both cases, Investigation Discovery released a five-part documentary looking into O'Keefe's death and the allegations against Read in March, titled A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read. The synopsis simply reads: 'On a cold January morning in a sleepy suburb outside of the city, a local police officer named John O'Keefe was found dead on a fellow officer's front lawn.' It is currently available to stream in the UK on Discovery+, while all episodes are also on Hulu, ID and HBO Max in the US. The program received rave reviews online, with Collider praising: 'A Body in the Snow is one of the most meticulous and thought-provoking true-crime series to come out recently.' A viewer on IMDb agreed, branding the footage 'captivating'. 'This docuseries is one of the most gripping true crime watches I've had in ages,' another praised. 'Slick, thoughtful, and clearly well-researched, it goes beyond just retelling events-it almost plays like an exposé.' Netflix also announced an untitled upcoming three-part series, exploring 'what happened in the days leading up to O'Keefe's death'. 'The team feels immensely privileged to be bringing this important series to a Netflix global audience,' directors Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller said. 'It is a case that has garnered a huge amount of public attention and has far-reaching implications. 'We are also mindful that this is a hugely sensitive case and we are determined to treat all those involved with the respect and consideration they deserve.' Bosses are yet to share news of the release date. Canton locals were left shocked when O'Keefe was found unresponsive in the snow outside his former colleague's home in early 2022, following a late-night house party. Read was later accused of hitting him with her car – her lawyers alleged that he had been beaten and bitten by a dog, before being left outside to die. They argued that the professor had been framed for his death and was the victim of a police cover-up. Her first trial was declared a mistrial last July, after the jury remained deadlocked following five days of deliberations More Trending After a second trial and four days of deliberating, a new jury reached a verdict and acquitted her of second-degree murder. 'I just want to say two things,' she told the crowd gathered outside the courtroom. 'I could not be standing here without these amazing supporters who have supported me and my team. View More » 'The second thing I want to say is that no one has fought harder for justice of John O'Keefe than I have.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix drops all 8 episodes of dark TV series 'compared to Ozark' MORE: Disturbing documentary about 'most evil reality show ever' now streaming on BBC MORE: UK viewers can now watch 'masterpiece' Amazon Prime drama for free
Tom's Guide
08-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I'm obsessed with Max's Karen Read trial documentary — you should get on this wild ride
I believe in the Sixth Amendment. I believe people deserve a fair trial — especially when they're accused of murder. But "A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read," now streaming on Max, made me question how that's even possible when the criminal justice system is this broken. The three-part docuseries follows the 2024 trial of Karen Read, who was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by backing into him with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow. From the beginning, nothing about this case sat right with me. The story the state was telling didn't make sense. The evidence was flimsy. And the people building the case against Read were disturbingly close to the victim — and to each other. The series doesn't spin a conspiracy theory. It doesn't need to. It just presents the facts — and those facts are damning. This is a story about confirmation bias, conflict of interest, and a culture of protecting your own. It's about how deeply wrong things can go when the people in power decide who's guilty before the trial even begins. The facts of the case are strange. In the early morning hours of January 29, 2022, Read dropped O'Keefe off at a house party in Canton, Massachusetts, attended by fellow police officers. Hours later, his body was found on the front lawn, bloodied and covered in snow. The state argued that Read, after a fight, reversed into him while intoxicated and left him for dead. But their timeline doesn't add up — not to me, and not to the many supporters who've rallied behind Read since her arrest. If she hit him, how did he end up on the lawn? Why was there so little blood at the scene? And why did so many witnesses at the party suddenly remember helpful details months later — after talking to investigators? Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The series introduces these questions slowly, letting the cracks in the prosecution's case widen in real time. It also highlights how investigators zeroed in on Read almost immediately — even as evidence began to suggest that O'Keefe may have been injured inside the house, possibly by a dog, before being dragged outside. A t one point, the docuseries shows footage of a federal investigator noting that no one else at the party was treated as a suspect. Not even for a second. Watching this play out, I kept coming back to one question: how is this legal? How can it be legal for the same local police department to investigate the possible involvement of their own officers and their friends? How can it be legal for a detective who was dating one of the partygoers to oversee the case? How can you have a fair trial when the people in charge of the evidence have already made up their minds? Read's defense team eventually argued that she had been framed, that O'Keefe was injured in the house and placed outside, and that a group of insiders helped cover it up. That's a huge claim. But after watching "A Body in the Snow," I don't know what to believe anymore. The only thing I'm sure of is that this was not a fair investigation. There's one moment that sums it all up. In the final episode, we see footage of the prosecutors announcing the indictment — not in a press release, not in court, but at a press conference flanked by officers, with applause erupting in the room. It felt less like a legal proceeding and more like a pep rally. And that, more than anything, told me everything I needed to know. This documentary isn't just about one woman's trial — it's about what happens when personal relationships and institutional loyalty are allowed to contaminate a criminal investigation. Whether or not Karen Read is guilty is beside the point. The documentary shows how bias, access, and unchecked power can tilt the scales of justice beyond repair. If you're someone who cares about civil rights, due process or the credibility of the legal system, "A Body in the Snow" is a must-watch. It forces you to ask: What does a fair trial really look like? And how many people are convicted without ever getting one?
USA Today
23-04-2025
- USA Today
Karen Read trial: Here's a list of podcasts, movies, shows on the death of John O'Keefe
Karen Read trial: Here's a list of podcasts, movies, shows on the death of John O'Keefe Show Caption Hide Caption John O'Keefe's family files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Boston police officer John O'Keefe accuses Karen Read of knowingly hitting O'Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die. Scripps News The case of Karen Read captivated the nation during her first trial last year, where she was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in 2022. After a hung jury was declared in July 2024, Read's case will head back to court this week for her second trial. Read has been vocal in denying the charges against her in a slew of media interviews, including a recently released docuseries on Investigation Discovery. As eyes shift back to this case, here's a list of shows, articles and podcasts you can catch up on everything that has happened so far. Karen Read case: Catch up with 'A Body in the Snow' documentary A multi-part docuseries following Read's first trial, "A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read," was released by Investigation Discovery earlier this month. It offers a comprehensive look at the case from Read herself, who is interviewed throughout the series. "Doing this film is my testimony," she said in the trailer. "I want to say what happened exactly as it happened." "A Body in the Snow" is available to stream free for Max subscribers. More: New Karen Read doc shows behind-the-scenes first trial. How to watch 'A Body in the Snow' 'Dateline,' '20/20' episodes on death of John O'Keefe NBC's "Dateline" and ABC's "20/20" have also covered the case. In October 2024, "Dateline" released "The Night of the Nor'easter," an episode featuring interviews with Read, her attorneys and even a member of the extended O'Keefe family. It is available to stream on Peacock. The month before that, "20/20" aired its episode "Karen Read: The Perfect Storm," including interviews with many people close to the case, like Read and several members of the O'Keefe family. It is available to stream on ABC or Hulu. More: 'Night of the Nor easter': How to watch Dateline's episode featuring Karen Read interview Other TV interviews on Karen Read case Local Boston television stations have also added their fair share of coverage to the case. Boston 25 News released a two-part extended interview with Karen Read last month, which is available to watch on YouTube. On the other side of the case, John O'Keefe's brother Paul O'Keefe spoke out in interviews with CBS Boston and WCVB last year. The wife and sister of Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the case, broke their silence in an interview with WCVB earlier this month. Read about the Karen Read case: Vanity Fair, Patriot Ledger articles The Read case has been recounted in print as well. She gave an extensive, two-part interview to Vanity Fair last year. The Patriot Ledger is also continuing to cover the trial. The latest stories can be found below. Podcasts to listen to about Karen Read case The popular true-crime podcast "Crime Junkie" just released an episode about the O'Keefe case, which is available to listen to on its website or podcast streaming platforms. "Crime Junkie" will also be covering the second trial on YouTube. The "13th Juror" podcast also covered the case in its series, "Conspiracy in Canton," which can be streamed on YouTube. NBC10 Boston also has a daily podcast that follows the case — "Canton Confidential" is available to stream online. Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
2 more jurors still needed as jury selection in Karen Read retrial enters 10th day
Sixteen jurors have been picked in the retrial of Karen Read, but two spots remain unfilled as jury selection in the high-profile murder cases enters its 10th day on Tuesday. Jury selection continues at 9:30 a.m. Boston 25 News will stream it live here Read, 45, of Mansfield, is accused of hitting John O'Keefe with her Lexus SUV in Canton on Jan. 29, 2022, and leaving him to die in the cold after a night of drinking. The defense has sought to portray Read as the victim, saying O'Keefe was actually killed inside the Albert family home at 34 Fairview Road in Canton and then dragged outside and left for dead. Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone has indicated that she wants to start Read's second trial with at least 18 jurors seated. One new juror was added Monday, but another selected last week was excused, leaving the current juror count at eight men and eight women. Of the 56 prospective jurors brought in on Monday, 49 of them acknowledged they've seen, heard, or talked about the case, 24 indicated they have already formed an opinion, and four entered with bias or favor to one side or another. Cannone, along with the prosecution and defense, hopes to seat at least six alternate jurors should others leave during trial. Despite the jury selection process dragging into a third week, Read said outside the Dedham courthouse that she's not discouraged by the pace of how things have played out so far. 'I'm OK with it,' Read told reporters. 'We can use the time.' Bill Read, Karen's father, added, 'In fairness, if people have a judgment ahead of time and a bias ahead of time favorably or unfavorable toward our daughter us. My son here. I think it's in the interest of fairness and justice. I mean, that's all we want is justice.' The prosecution has also filed a new notice titled 'Intention to Introduce Extrajudicial Statements of the Defendant.' They plan to try and use interviews that Read has done against her, including her statements in the HBO Max series, 'A Body in the Snow.' Read told Boston 25′s Ted Danile that she's not concerned about the filing. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. Read's first trial ended with a hung jury in July 2024. Get caught up with all the latest news in the Karen Read case. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
