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The Massachusetts woman accused of fatally running over her police officer boyfriend in January 2022 is claiming she’s been framed.
Karen Read, 44, sat down for her first media interview this week, speaking with ABC’s “20/20” about what she characterized as a police conspiracy to blame her for the mysterious death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe.
Read is accused of running over the 46-year-old officer with her SUV and leaving him to die in the cold outside a friend’s house following a night of heavy drinking. O’Keefe was being dropped off to attend a party at the residence, owned by retired officer Brian Albert.
ACCUSED MASSACHUSETTS COP KILLER KAREN READ COMPARES SUPPORTERS TO VIETNAM WAR PROTESTERS AFTER MISTRIAL
Karen Read listens as Judge Beverly J. Cannone greets the jury at the start of the third day of deliberations in her murder trial, in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. (Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via AP)
Read and two friends reportedly drove to Albert’s house to look for O’Keefe and found his body in the early morning of the next day.
“I jumped out the passenger side, and I fell into the street. His eyes were shut, and he had spots of blood in different areas on his face, and he was still — not stiff, but still,” Read told “20/20” about finding her boyfriend’s body the day after. “It was cold. I felt cold, but I didn’t feel dangerously cold and it was just an odd feeling to know that ‘I’m OK. I’m not dying, but he’s here with me, and he’s dying, and I can’t warm him up.’”
The defense has made the eyebrow-raising assertion that O’Keefe was fatally injured in an altercation at the house party and left outside to frame her for the crime in a department-sweeping conspiracy.
Lawyers point to the placement of injuries on the victim’s body — trauma to the head and hands — as evidence he was attacked and not hit by a large vehicle.
KAREN READ ARRIVES AT MASSACHUSETTS COURT THROUGH SEA OF ‘COP KILLER’ CHANTS, SUPPORTERS IN FIGHT TO DROP CASE
This undated photo released by the Boston Police Department shows officer John O’Keefe. (Boston Police Department via AP)
A piece of evidence at the heart of the case against Read is a broken tail light on the back of her Lexus SUV — shards of red plastic consistent with such a light were found on O’Keefe’s body at the scene.
Other considerations include her blood alcohol content far above the legal limit and furious voicemails left on the victim’s phone by Read accusing him of infidelity and expressing “hate” for him.
Read described to “20/20” the moment she met with O’Keefe’s parents and realized they suspected her of the murder.
“They had pulled into the driveway before me. I was presuming she saw my cracked taillight and was thinking, ‘Did you hit my son?’” Read said. “When we were driving home, I said to my father, ‘I gotta get an attorney.’”
“Is it possible that you might have hit him unwittingly, in your admittedly very large SUV?” interviewer Matt Guttman asked.
Karen Read supporters rally on the front steps of the Registry of Deeds building. ( (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images))
“No,” Read replied. “Not possible.”
Read is charged with second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter. She went to court in July, which ended in a mistrial. Prosecutors plan to retry her in January.
The bizarre and twisting trial has been made even more noteworthy by the response it has sparked in the public — the case has attracted large crowds of protesters on both sides.
“You’re brave,” Read told a group of supporters following the mistrial, according to footage obtained by WCVB. “You would’ve protested the Vietnam War and ended it. And this is the modern equivalent to that, so thank you all.”
Fox News Digital’s Mollie Markowitz contributed to this report.
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Boston’s notorious September 1 city-wide move-in day has passed and school is back in session which begs the question: How should new residents fill up their time this fall?
Known for its rich academic history, vibrant arts scene, and energizing sports culture, Boston has something for every person, every season.
We got our bucket list started with share six ideas for how to spend the best the perfect fall day in Boston.
We want to know: How can residents get to know their neighborhood better new this fall? What are some of the hidden – and not so hidden – gems around the Greater Boston area that are a must to experience? Help add to our existing list by filling out the form below or e-mailing [email protected].
Just a short walk from the Boston Common and Public Garden, Beacon Hill has plenty of shopping, restaurants, and stunning architecture that compliments the changing fall foliage.
Be sure to start your morning off with breakfast from Mass Hole Donuts on Charles Street before heading to Acorn Street. Enjoy the views of the Charles River and Cambridge with a walk along the Esplanade.
If you’re looking for an indoor activity, Boston has plenty of museums to choose from. Whether you visit the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) (25 Harbor Shore Drive) in the Seaport, the Museum of Fine Arts (465 Huntington Ave.) for one of the world’s largest art collections, or the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (25 Evans Way) for its Rembrandt paintings and an empty frame symbolizing the 1990 heist, you’ll be sure to have a memorable day learning about art, culture, or science.
For undergraduate or graduate students, be sure to take advantage of student discounts at participating museums.
Watching the Red Sox play at Fenway Park is a must for all new residents. Sign up for #Student9s for your chance to see Boston’s beloved team play at a significantly discounted rate. Be sure to check out readers’ tips for the best way to experience the ballpark.
Spend some time on the historic grounds of the oldest university in the U.S. and one of the most prestigious in the world. With an open campus and dozens of restaurants and shops, Harvard Square is a great place to explore, take pictures, and practice your Boston accent in the ‘Hahvahd Yahd.’
Located in Downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall (4 S Market St.) has over 40 vendors from food, drinks, shopping, and more for you to explore. Continue on your visit by walking along the Freedom Trail.
Stock up on books from one of several independent bookstores across the city. Spend part of your day browsing bookshelves solo or with your roommates whether you visit Trident Booksellers and Cafe (338 Newbury St.), Beacon Hill Books and Cafe, Beacon Hill (71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114), or used books at Commonwealth Books (9 Spring Ln.), you’ll find your next read.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School will be closed today due to what is being called a ‘significant network issue.’
In a message sent to parents and guardians, Principal Jack Wallace said that the school is experiencing problems with its network that is impacting numerous school systems.
Some of the impacted areas include phones, email, learning platforms, and internet systems.
The school will be closed on Monday due to the impact on both students and staff.
Wallace says the school is working with experts to get the issue fixed as fast as possible.
School platforms might be limited or unavailable while the problem is being fixed and the school says it will keep everyone up to speed on any updates.
STRATFORD, CT — Two Stratford businesses were found to be in violation of state liquor laws during recent unannounced compliance inspections, according to police.
The Stratford Police Department, along with the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, conducted unannounced compliance inspections on Friday of establishments that sell liquor.
Liquor retailers are required by state law to verify age for each liquor sale. Liquor retailers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
The following retailers were found to be non-compliant, according to police:
1. Sam’s Liquors; 7365 Main St.
2. Dollys Deli; 6 Boston Ave.
The following retailers were found to be in compliance, according to police:
1.) Universal Wine & Liquor; 1040 Barnum Ave.
2.) Roosters Land Wine & Spirits; 1340 Barnum Ave.
3.) Neighborhood Convenience Store; 20 Westchester Dr.
4.) Lucky Discount Liquor; 330 Boston Ave.
5.) Town Line Liquors; 345 Hawley Lane
6.) 7-Eleven; 3621 Main St.
7.) Windsor Package Store; 3700 Main St.
8.) S&S Wine & Liquor Warehouse; 40 Boston Ave.
9.) Post Road Wines & Liquor; 867 Barnum Ave Cutoff
10.) Lighthouse Liquor Locker; 88 Ryders Lane
11.) South Main Package; 1065 Main St.
12.) House of Wines & More; 1136 Stratford Ave.
13.) West Broad Liquor; 1400 W Broad St
14.) G&G Deli Convenience Store; 1605 Stratford Ave.
15.) Piklys; 1907 Main St.
16.) Barnum Discount Liquor; 2248 Barnum Ave.
17.) Last Call Wine & Spirits; 2385 Main St.
18.) Lordship Corner Market; 350 Stratford Rd.
19.) The House of Spirits; 564 Honeyspot Rd.
20.) Lordship Wine & Liquor; 60 Access Rd.
21.) Los Primos Grocery; 189 Bruce Ave.
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