Jury To Determine If She Killed Her Police Officer Boyfriend

Karen Read's Murder Trial Nears End

Jury to Determine if She Killed Her Police Officer Boyfriend

Karen Read, 44, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her boyfriend, John OKeefe, a Boston police officer.

The trial is nearing its end, and the jury is set to deliberate. Twelve of the 15 remaining jurors will decide if Read is guilty of murder.

Prosecutors allege that the couple's deteriorating relationship and Read's jealousy drove her to kill OKeefe. They say she dropped him off at a house party and then later returned to shoot him.

Read's defense attorney argues that she was acting in self-defense. He says that OKeefe was abusive and that Read feared for her life.

The jury is expected to begin deliberating on Thursday. If Read is convicted of murder, she could face life in prison.

The case has been closely followed by the Boston community. OKeefe was a well-respected police officer, and Read was a beloved member of the community. The trial has brought to light the complex dynamics of domestic violence and the challenges of self-defense.

The outcome of the trial will have a profound impact on both Read and OKeefe's family. It will also send a message about the justice system's response to domestic violence.