Karen Read Trial: Timeline and Key Points
Alleged Murder of Boston Police Officer
Karen Read, born in 1979, faces trial in Massachusetts for the alleged murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Authorities accuse Read of killing Officer John "Jack" O'Keefe, whose body was discovered on March 26, 2019, in their Canton home.
Timeline of Events
March 25, 2019: Officer O'Keefe is allegedly dropped off by his girlfriend, Karen Read, at the home of Brian Albert in Randolph.
March 26, 2019: O'Keefe's body is found in the couple's Canton residence. Read is taken into custody and charged with his murder.
October 2021: Read's trial begins in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham.
Key Points
The prosecution alleges that Read killed O'Keefe after a domestic dispute. They present evidence of inconsistencies in Read's statements and point to injuries she sustained on the night of the murder.
Read's defense argues that she acted in self-defense after O'Keefe physically assaulted her. They present witnesses who can attest to O'Keefe's violent behavior.
The jury will ultimately determine whether Read is guilty of murder or if she acted in self-defense. The trial is expected to continue for several weeks.
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