The case against Karen Read, accused of killing Boston police officer John O’Keefe, returns to the forefront in a new episode of “IMPACT x Nightline.” Available on Hulu starting Thursday, April 24, “Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read” examines this tangled case that has gripped true crime audiences.
Read’s initial 2024 trial resulted in a hung jury, leaving a cloud of uncertainty. This new installment, presented by ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman, offers a fresh perspective on the facts and the arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. Did Read commit the murder, or has she been wrongly accused?
The episode uses interviews from ABC’s “20/20,” including conversations with Read, O’Keefe’s friends, and law enforcement officials. A juror from the first trial also offers a unique view, discussing the jury’s deliberations and the issues that prevented a verdict. This firsthand account may reveal the difficulties the prosecution faces in obtaining a conviction.
As the episode goes to air the retrial has just started with day 2 featuring witnesses Kerry Roberts (who was with Karen when John was found) and Peggy O’Keefe (John’s mother).
“Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read” starts streaming on Hulu this Thursday, April 24th.
