Crime “I am disappointed in the verdict and the fact that we could not achieve justice for John O’Keefe and his family,” Brennan said following Read’s murder acquittal. Special prosecutor Hank Brennan finishes up his closing arguments during the murder trial of Karen Read in Norfolk Superior Court, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Dedham, Mass. … Read more
Crime The comedian offered a somewhat diplomatic take on the sensational murder case that rocked his hometown. Bill Burr in New York, Feb. 18, 2025. OK McCausland/The New York Times By Abby Patkin June 20, 2025 | 3:58 PM 1 minute to read Comedian and Canton native Bill Burr had something of a diplomatic response … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor laughed at the notion that he tried to frame Karen Read in 2022 when John O’Keefe died, he said in a recent television interview. In the interview which aired on Thursday night, Proctor responded to accusations that he’s corrupt and … Read more
Crime “I don’t know what happened to John,” Juror #4, identified only as Jason, said. “I was only presented a limited scope of what happened that night.” Karen Read weeps as the final verdict of not guilty of second-degree murder is read in Norfolk Superior Court, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Dedham, Mass. Greg Derr/The … Read more
Crime Col. Geoffrey Noble acknowledged the past three years have “challenged” State Police to reflect on their actions and bolster training and accountability. Colonel Geoffrey Noble surrounded by some of his command staff at DCU Center in Worcester during the State Police Academy graduation. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File By Abby Patkin June 19, … Read more
Crime “Overall, myself and every detective in that office worked this case like we always do, so I wouldn’t change anything,” Proctor said when asked what he would do again. Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor testifies during Karen Read’s trial, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in Norfolk Super Court in Dedham, Mass. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger … Read more
Editor’s note, June 18, 2025, 4:40 pm ET: On June 18, 2025, Karen Read was found not guilty of the second-degree murder of her boyfriend John O’Keefe. She was found guilty of drunk driving. This was her second trial; to read our rundown of what was different at the retrial, click here. The story below … Read more
Crime “The result is a devastating miscarriage of justice.” Jennifer McCabe answers questions from defense attorney Alan Jackson during the Karen Read trial in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Mass., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Greg Derr / The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool By Abby Patkin June 18, 2025 | 4:37 PM Less than a … Read more
Editor’s note, June 18, 2025, 4:15 pm ET: On June 18, Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder, and found guilty of drunk driving in John O’Keefe’s death. The story below was originally published on May 3, 2025. It’s the same courtroom, the same judge, and nearly all of the same players — … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former Massachusetts financial analyst accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend in a drunken hit-and-run is awaiting her fate after a second lengthy trial in a small courthouse in Dedham. Karen Read, 45, faces murder and other charges in the death of 46-year-old John O’Keefe, who … Read more