S19 Ep23: Karen Read - The Body In The Snow

S19 Ep23: Karen Read - The Body In The Snow

From The Good Glow by The Good Glow Productions

June 5, 2026 · 40 min · Season 19 · Episode 23

About this episode

This episode explores the controversial case of Karen Read and the death of John O'Keefe, delving into the evidence and debates surrounding the incident.

Listen to our bonus about Alex Murdaugh A night out with friends ended in tragedy when Boston police officer John O'Keefe was found dead on a snow-covered lawn in Canton, Massachusetts. His girlfriend, Karen Read, was accused of hitting him with her car and leaving him outside in freezing temperatures. But from the very beginning, the case was surrounded by questions, conflicting stories, and allegations of a cover-up. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what happened that night, the evidence presented in court, why Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and how the case sparked major debate across America. Was this a tragic accident, murder, or something else entirely? Let's get into one of the most fascinating true crime stories of our time. Thank you Sanex Skin Therapy for supporting Soul Sisters.

People in this episode

Guest: Karen Read

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • murder case
  • legal debate
  • accident vs murder
  • evidence analysis

Keywords

  • Karen Read
  • John O'Keefe
  • murder charge
  • true crime
  • Canton Massachusetts
  • evidence
  • legal debate

Sponsors

Sanex Skin Therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston police

Places: Canton, Massachusetts

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