Karen Read Acquitted Murder Manslaughter Boston Officer Death

Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, but was convicted of operating under the influence and received a year of probation. The case has been criticized for poor crime scene management by the Canton police and Massachusetts State Police, raising concerns about evidence integrity and the possibility of a staged crime scene. O’Keefe’s family, including his cousin Vanessa Rizzitano, expressed deep anguish and frustration with the verdict, emphasizing that only a guilty verdict would have brought them peace. Rizzitano condemned Read’s post-verdict claim that she fought hardest for justice, stating that the family and prosecution were the true fighters for O’Keefe. The family has also faced online harassment following the trial, compounding their grief. The case continues to draw public attention and commentary, including coverage by legal analysts like Vinnie Politan.