LAUNCHING APRIL 28TH – In Season 1 of KAREN, we unpacked the explosive case of Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV. After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the high-stakes case of Karen Read returns to court—and the pressure has never been greater. In KAREN: THE RETRIAL, we return to the courtroom—where the stakes are higher, the drama is deeper, and the fight for truth is far from over.KAREN: THE RETRIAL isn’t just about the verdict—it’s about power, perception, and who gets to write the story. Investigative Reporter Kristin Thorne is embedded at the heart of the action, bringing exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and real-time reporting from inside the courtroom.With new prosecutors, a relentless defense, and a public obsessed with every twist, we ask: Is Karen Read the victim of a malicious prosecution—or is there finally enough evidence to convict? And in a trial tried as much in the media as in court, how much does the truth even matter? KAREN: THE RETRIAL is your front-row seat to a legal battle where reputations, lives, and the very meaning of justice are on the line.Listen to KAREN: THE RETRIAL exclusively on Wondery+ and follow the show page to keep up on all the latest developments. You can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1: What was the outcome of the first trial?
Chapter 2: Who is Karen Read and what is she accused of?
She's accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him in a snowstorm to die. Karen Reed is arrested and charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene where personal injury or death occurred. The six-week trial resulted in anything but resolution.
Chapter 3: What led to the mistrial in Karen Read's case?
Judge Cannone, despite our rigorous efforts, we continue to find ourselves at an impasse. Our perspectives on the evidence are starkly divided. To continue to deliberate would be futile and only serve to force us to compromise these deeply held beliefs. I'm declaring a mistrial in this case.
A smiling Karen Reid emerged from the courthouse today, moments after the declaration of a mistrial.
Chapter 4: What new developments are happening in the retrial?
But now the case is back in the spotlight, and interest hasn't faded. It's only intensified. New prosecutors, new evidence, new trial, and new voices that could change everything.
Chapter 5: Is there reasonable doubt in the evidence presented?
There's so much reasonable doubt about whether a car even hit John O'Keefe. There's just reasonable doubt dripping off the vine. And one question still lingers.
Chapter 6: Did Karen Read actually kill John O'Keefe?
Did Karen Reid kill John O'Keefe?
Chapter 7: What are the implications of media coverage on the trial?
What is going on here? A woman's being railroaded and framed for a murder she didn't commit.
The evidence is overwhelming that Karen Reid is innocent. There is literally nothing, no evidence, no forensic evidence whatsoever that shows that Karen Reid could have possibly done this.
How does it feel to be a cop killer, Karen? How does it feel to be a cop killer, Karen? Shame on you.
Let's turn into the Karen Reid show. She knows exactly what she did.
I'm Kristen Thorne, investigative reporter with Law & Crime and host of the podcast, Karen the Retrial. Join me as we return to Canton, Massachusetts and revisit what really happened that snowy night in January 2022. Law and crime will bring you into the courtroom, behind the scenes, and inside the minds of the people still searching for justice or redemption.
You know, we see cameras outside of the courtroom, people wearing pink to support Karen Reid. This is just rife with injustice. People don't like that. We want to see justice served for John. This isn't just a retrial.
It's a second chance at the truth. I have nothing to hide. My life is in the balance, and it shouldn't be.
I just want people to go back to who the victim is in this. It's not her.
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