ResolvedPriorityCriminal · Homicide acquittal· Norfolk County, MA
The Death of John O'Keefe — Commonwealth v. Read (2022)
Boston police officer John O'Keefe was found dead outside a Canton, Massachusetts home in January 2022. Karen Read was acquitted of murder in June 2025 and convicted only of operating under the influence.
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2022
O'Keefe is found in the snow outside a Fairview Road home.
2024
A first trial ends in a mistrial after the jury deadlocks.
2025
A second jury acquits Read of murder and manslaughter.
2025
She is sentenced to probation on the impaired driving count.
