A new documentary series concerning the ongoing murder trial of Karen Read is set to debut tonight, less than one month before her retrial is scheduled to commence.
In January 2022, Read was apprehended and accused of second-degree murder for allegedly running over her boyfriend, police officer John O’Keefe, while dropping him off after an evening out in Canton, Massachusetts, and leaving him to perish in the cold.
Read’s 2024 trial spanned two months, with testimony from 74 witnesses; her legal team contended that Read was framed to conceal the fact that O’Keefe’s officer acquaintances were the actual perpetrators of the murder. The trial garnered a substantial following nationwide.
Ultimately, Read’s argument of a frame-up persuaded a sufficient number of jurors, leading the trial to conclude with a hung jury and a declared mistrial.
Now, “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” will be broadcast on ID less than a month before her retrial begins on April 1.
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When Does ‘A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read’ Premiere?
“A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” premieres tonight, March 17, at 9:00 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery (ID). The series will air over three nights, with new episodes airing on Tuesday and Wednesday, also at 9:00 p.m. ET.
‘A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read’ Episode Guide:
Five episodes of “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” will air over three nights.
- Episode 1: “What Happened at 34 Fairview?” and Episode 2: “Did I Hit Him?” – Monday, March 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 3: “How Long to Die in Cold” and Episode 4: “A Town Divided” – Tuesday, March 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET
- Episode 5: “The Verdict” – Wednesday, March 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch ‘A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read’ for Free:
If you do not have a cable subscription that includes access to ID, you will need a live TV streaming service to watch “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” without charge. We recommend Philo, which offers a seven-day free trial before the standard monthly charge of $28 begins.
You can also leverage free trials from DIRECTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV to view “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.” The free trials are five and three days in duration, respectively.
What to Know About the Karen Read Murder Case
- Karen Read, 44, was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly fatally striking her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, as she was dropping him off to meet friends in Canton, Massachusetts, on January 29, 2022.
- The night of O’Keefe’s death, the couple had been on a bar crawl, with Read reportedly consuming seven drinks within a 90-minute timeframe, according to reports.
- Prosecutors allege that after Read drunkenly ran over her boyfriend, she drove away and left O’Keefe to die outdoors as a snowstorm was approaching.
- Read’s legal team argued she was framed as part of a sweeping law enforcement cover-up and that O’Keefe actually died following an altercation with his officer friends.
- The two-month trial, involving 74 witnesses, presented noteworthy revelations, including “unprofessional” communications by the lead detective, and throngs of supportive individuals who cheered Read’s presence outside of court each day.
- On July 1, 2024, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case because the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision after five days of deliberation.
- Read faced a possible life sentence if convicted on the most serious murder charge.
Other Ways to Stream ‘A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read’:
“A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” will also be available for live streaming on two other services: Sling TV and Max.
Both of Sling TV‘s streaming plans provide Investigation Discovery, enabling access for as little as $23 with Sling’s current promotion of 50% off your first month.
Max will also broadcast the episodes of “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” concurrently with their airing on ID. Subscriptions to Max begin at $9.99 per month.
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