A murder investigation gripped the town of Braintree, Massachusetts, when beloved police officer John O’Keefe was found dead during a blizzard.
The case took a shocking turn when O’Keefe’s girlfriend, Karen Read, was arrested in connection to his homicide.
O’Keefe, born on December 8, 1975, was a dedicated police officer who served the Boston area for 16 years. His family and colleagues remember him as a kind and devoted individual, who was loved deeply by his family and friends. His sudden and tragic death left a void in the community.
On the fateful night of January 29, 2022, O’Keefe, Read, and friends were out barhopping when they decided to head back to a friend’s house due to an impending snowstorm. It was at this residence that O’Keefe was found dead the next morning. The circumstances surrounding his death raised suspicion, leading to the arrest of Read on charges of manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, and leaving the scene of a deadly crash.
Despite the charges against her, Read vehemently denied any involvement in O’Keefe’s death. She and her legal team have been vocal in their pursuit of the truth and have accused authorities of distorting facts in the case.
The ongoing trial, which began on April 29, 2024, is expected to shed light on the events leading to O’Keefe’s tragic demise.
