The review of Karen Reed’s case began in April 2025: details and updates
23 april 2025 в 04:37
The retrial of Karen Reid began in April 2025. Nearly a year after her first trial ended with the jury unable to reach a decision, this high-profile case sparked debates about allegations of police misconduct and murder. Below, you will learn about the retrial of Reid and receive updates on the case.
Reid is a 44-year-old woman who was accused of murdering her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in 2022 in her SUV. She claims to be a victim of cover-up by law enforcement officers.
On the night of January 29, 2022, Reid and O’Keefe, along with friends, visited the Waterfall bar and grill in Canton, Massachusetts. The prosecution alleges that Reid had several alcoholic drinks in her system when she drove O’Keefe to the home of retired Boston police officer Brian Albert.
The prosecution also claimed that Reid left a voicemail for O’Keefe, calling him a «damn loser» and saying, «John, I just hate you». According to Reid, O’Keefe did not return home that night, so she allegedly went to look for him.
The next morning, O’Keefe was found dead outside Albert’s home. Speaking to officers, Reid emotionally repeated, «I hit him» and was inconsolable, CBS News reports.
On February 2, 2022, Reid was arrested, and she pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. In June of the same year, she was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of an incident with personal injury and death.
In the summer of 2024, Reid’s trial began but ended with the jury unable to reach a decision.
O’Keefe was a 46-year-old police officer from Boston and Reid’s boyfriend. He was a police veteran of 16 years. The cause of his death, according to the medical examiner’s report, was head injuries and frostbite, CBS News reports.
The retrial of Reid began on April 22, 2025. The trial started nearly a year after her previous trial ended with the jury unable to reach a decision.
Anyone with cable television can watch the trial live on channels such as CBS or NBC Boston
Reid is a 44-year-old woman who was accused of murdering her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in 2022 in her SUV. She claims to be a victim of cover-up by law enforcement officers.
On the night of January 29, 2022, Reid and O’Keefe, along with friends, visited the Waterfall bar and grill in Canton, Massachusetts. The prosecution alleges that Reid had several alcoholic drinks in her system when she drove O’Keefe to the home of retired Boston police officer Brian Albert.
The prosecution also claimed that Reid left a voicemail for O’Keefe, calling him a «damn loser» and saying, «John, I just hate you». According to Reid, O’Keefe did not return home that night, so she allegedly went to look for him.
The next morning, O’Keefe was found dead outside Albert’s home. Speaking to officers, Reid emotionally repeated, «I hit him» and was inconsolable, CBS News reports.
On February 2, 2022, Reid was arrested, and she pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter, motor vehicle homicide, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. In June of the same year, she was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of an incident with personal injury and death.
In the summer of 2024, Reid’s trial began but ended with the jury unable to reach a decision.
O’Keefe was a 46-year-old police officer from Boston and Reid’s boyfriend. He was a police veteran of 16 years. The cause of his death, according to the medical examiner’s report, was head injuries and frostbite, CBS News reports.
The retrial of Reid began on April 22, 2025. The trial started nearly a year after her previous trial ended with the jury unable to reach a decision.
Anyone with cable television can watch the trial live on channels such as CBS or NBC Boston
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