Karen Read's Voicemails Presented in Murder Trial

Jurors in the Karen Read trial heard a series of profanity-laden voicemails that Read left for her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, in the hours before his body was found in the snow. Prosecutors allege Read struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him outside during a blizzard, with evidence including more than 50 unanswered calls and multiple voicemails expressing anger and desperation. Investigators also testified about collecting broken taillight pieces and O’Keefe’s shoe at the scene, but defense attorneys argue the investigation was mishandled and biased, suggesting Read was framed by police. The case has drawn national attention and spurred extensive media coverage, with the current trial following a previous hung jury. Testimony highlighted both the emotional volatility of Read’s communications and the challenges posed by the snowy conditions during evidence collection. Disputes over investigative procedures and scene security have further complicated the high-profile trial.