Karen Read was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022. The prosecution argued that Read intentionally struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow after a night of drinking. The defense contended that O'Keefe was beaten to death inside a house party and then left outside, and that Read was being framed. The trial garnered significant media attention due to its complex forensic evidence, allegations of a cover-up, and passionate supporters on both sides. The jury deliberated for several days before reaching their verdict.