BONUS: The Karen Read Case Explained — Prosecution vs. Defense
In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down the two drastically different narratives at the heart of the Karen Read case — one that’s captured national headlines and divided a Massachusetts town. The prosecution says Read struck her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV during a snowstorm. But the defense claims she’s been framed in an elaborate cover-up to protect insiders. We walk through both sides of the case and invite you to draw your own conclusions.
This is the perfect primer if you’re just diving into the case — or if you want a refresher before following the trial coverage.
Remember Tyrella is also covering the second trial of Karen Read in real time over on our YouTube channel, with weekly recaps, key testimony, and trial analysis. If you want to stay on top of all the courtroom drama as it unfolds, head over to our channel and hit subscribe — just go straight to https://killerqueens.link/youtube.
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Killer Queens is a personality-driven true crime show hosted by two millennial besties who bring their research, realness, and 90s nostalgia to every case. Heartfelt, hilarious, and highly researched — it’s true crime you can trust, with hosts you’d trust to watch your kids… or keep your secrets. Whether we’re decoding cold cases or dragging sketchy investigations, we bring empathy, chaos, and a few too many Friends references. We unpack true crime with heart, jokes, legal context, and just the right amount of rage - one case (and one hot take) at a time.
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