Murder Trial of Boston Police Officer’s Death Divides Canton Community
Canton, Massachusetts – The murder trial surrounding the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe opens on Monday in Canton. The case, which has spanned more than two years, began when O’Keefe’s body was discovered in the snow, leading to the arrest of his girlfriend, Karen Read. Initially charged with manslaughter and later with second-degree murder, Read has claimed to be the victim of a vast cover-up, sparking widespread controversy and dividing the town of …