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Lies in the Snow: The Karen Read Case

In the early hours of a snowy January morning, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe was found dead outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. His injuries were brutal. The weather was unforgiving. And the circumstances? Murky at best.

Standing at the center of this unfolding legal and media firestorm is Karen Read — a successful finance professor and John’s girlfriend — now on trial for his murder.

In this gripping episode of Heists, Hustles, and Homicide, we unravel the tangled web of accusations, cover-up theories, and explosive courtroom revelations. From tail light fragments and Google searches to allegations of a police-protected conspiracy, this case has everything: mystery, betrayal, and a town divided.

I'm your host Steve and I break down:

• The timeline of that fateful night
• The prosecution’s case and Karen’s alleged confession
• The defense’s explosive claim of a cover-up inside a cop’s house
• Shocking investigative missteps and police bias
• Why the second trial is capturing national attention — and could change everything

Is Karen Read a cold-blooded killer? A scapegoat in a corrupt system? Or something far more complicated?

Tune in for a chilling dive into a case where snow buries more than just the truth.

Resources & References:

• Court filings and motions from Norfolk County DA’s Office
• Defense exhibits and expert testimony
• News coverage from Boston Globe, WBZ, Court TV, and more
• Public interviews and analysis from legal experts

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