Karen Read Trial Timeline: A History of the Massachusetts Murder Case

The Charges

Karen Read, 44, of Mansfield, Massachusetts, has been indicted on several charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.

The Timeline

April 29, 2023: Karen Read pleads not guilty to the charges against her. The trial begins. July 2023: The prosecution rests its case. The defense calls its first witness. August 2023: The defense rests its case. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin. September 2023: The jury begins deliberations. October 2023: The jury finds Karen Read guilty of second-degree murder. She is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The Appeal

In 2024, Karen Read files an appeal. She argues that the jury's verdict was not supported by the evidence and that the trial judge made several errors.

The appeal is still pending.