A new documentary series about Karen Read’s ongoing murder trial will premiere tonight, less than one month before her retrial is set to begin.
In Jan. 2022, Read was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for allegedly backing over her boyfriend, police officer John O’Keefe, while dropping him off after a night out in Canton, Mass. and leaving him to die out in the cold.
Read’s 2024 trial lasted two months and 74 witnesses testified during it; her lawyers argued that Read was framed to cover up that O’Keefe’s officer friends actually committed the murder. The trial sparked a cult following nationwide.
Ultimately, Read’s argument that she was framed swayed enough jury members that the trial ended with a hung jury and a declared mistrial.
Now, “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” will air on ID less than a month before her retrial begins on April 1.
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). It will air over three nights, with new episodes coming 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 don’t have a cable subscription with access to ID, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” for free. We recommend Philo, which comes with a seven day free trial before $28/month payments begin.
You can also take advantage of free trials of DIRECTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV to watch “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.” The free trials are five and three days long, respectively.
What to know about the Karen Read murder case
- Karen Read, 44, was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly mowing down her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, as she was dropping him off to meet friends in Canton, Mass., on Jan. 29, 2022.
- The night of O’Keefe’s death, the couple had been out on a bar crawl, with Read allegedly consuming seven drinks in just 90 minutes, according to reports.
- Prosecutors claim that after Read drunkenly ran over her boyfriend, she drove off and left O’Keefe to die outside as a snowstorm was set to sweep in.
- Read’s lawyers argued she was framed in a sweeping law enforcement cover-up and that O’Keefe actually died after getting into an altercation with his officer friends.
- The two-month trial that had 74 witnesses featured stunning revelations, including “unprofessional” messages by the lead detective, and crowds of fawning supporters who cheered Read outside court each day.
- On July 1, 2024, Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the case, since the jury was not able to reach a unanimous verdict after five days of deliberations.
- Read faced up to life in prison if she had been convicted on the top count of murder.
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 be available to stream live on two other services: Sling TV and Max.
Both of Sling TV‘s streaming plans come with Investigation Discovery, so you’ll be able to get it for just $23 with Sling’s 50% off your first month promotion that’s currently running.
Max will also be airing the episodes of “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” at the same time they air on ID. Subscriptions to Max begin at $9.99/month.
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