Need context for the Karen Read murder trial?
That would make sense, after all, it has been more than two years since Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in the snow in 2022.
Since then, Read has been arrested and charged for the alleged murder and an investigation has been launched to appoint a lead investigator in the case.
If it looks like a story made as a Dateline episode, it looks like it’s in the works. Last summer, NBC released a clip of an exclusive interview with Read and said an episode titled “Taillight Murderer” is coming. So far, no release date has been given for the episode.
But if you want to learn more about this highly divisive and controversial case, here are some places you can learn more.
1. Youtube: Watch unedited footage of the trial
YouTube has become a powerful way to learn about various legal cases and processes.
You have to be careful, though, as content moderation on YouTube can be lackluster, especially when it comes to weeding out unproven conspiracy theories. So it is good to stick to channels that provide objective and clear reporting on the Read case.
The Law&Crime Network is an excellent source for videos on the Read process. From this video coverage of Read’s cover-up defense to live and unedited footage of the hearings and trial proceedings, ready and available to watch for free on YouTube.
2. True Crime Podcasts: The Murder in the Morning Podcast
Podcasts allow you to listen to and learn about Read’s murder case while you drive or use the T for your daily commute.
The Murder in the Morning podcast on Apple Podcasts, hosted by Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole, covered the broad strokes of the case and gave their own first impressions on the April 17 episode. Their candid demeanor and conversational attitude make a grim and disturbing case like this easy to follow and understand.
3. TikTok: True Crime Content Creators
While it may not be the first place you look for news, TikTok has a number of dedicated true crime content creators who have taken an interest in the case.
TikTok true crime creator Haley Price, who uses the handle robandhaley. made an excellent Tiktok that showed fairness to both the defense and the prosecution by disclosing inconsistencies in Read’s story and the state’s allegations.
And don’t forget our coverage of the Read Trial. We have been following and reporting on this case for years and now that the trial is underway, it will not stop anytime soon.
We discussed not only the trial itself, but also the events surrounding it that provide context to what makes this case so divisive. Our article about the protests that took place during the trial in support of Read or our story about blogger Turtleboy and his lasting influence on the discourse surrounding this trial are recent highlights.
More: Greater context on murder case Karen Read will appear in court. What you need to know and what to expect
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Wicklocal.com: Dateline Karen Read Trial: 4 Ways to Learn More While the Episode is in the Works
