Juror Suggests Something Likely Occurred Inside the House Before O’Keefe’s Death

A juror involved in the high-profile case against Karen Read believes there’s a strong possibility that something transpired inside the house prior to the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The juror, who wishes to remain anonymous, indicated that O’Keefe, 46, was likely inside the residence when an incident took place.

One of the 12 jurors stated, “In my view, he definitely entered the house, and something happened there.” She suggested that O’Keefe could have exited the house abruptly, possibly losing a shoe in the process, noting that he was discovered with only one shoe on the morning of January 29, 2022. The jury’s verdict concluded that Karen Read, 45, was not guilty of murder or manslaughter, despite the trial revealing that her SUV may have come into contact with O’Keefe outside the Canton house.

The juror emphasized her belief that O’Keefe probably went inside the residence and that the injuries he sustained did not result from being hit by Read’s vehicle. While prosecutors argued that Read struck O’Keefe with her car and left him in a snowbank to die, the defense suggested that she was part of a police cover-up, claiming the officer was attacked at a party and bitten by a dog.

Ultimately, Read was convicted only of drunk driving and received a year’s probation. The juror expressed conviction that Read was not responsible for O’Keefe’s death, asserting that she likely just dropped him off, with the possibility that her vehicle may have brushed against him if she backed up quickly.

Hailing from Brazil and being a lawyer, the juror admitted her initial suspicion of manslaughter diminished over time when faced with numerous unresolved questions and a lack of evidence linking Read directly to the scene at the time of the incident. She also found it inconsistent that injuries on O’Keefe’s arm could have been caused by Read’s vehicle, as the evidence did not support a collision.

She noted that authorities failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and expressed doubt about whether Read was intentionally framed by police. Additionally, the juror questioned why key witnesses, such as the homeowner and the ATF agent who exchanged flirty texts with Read before the incident, did not testify, which she found suspicious.

She concluded by expressing her hope for the case to be reopened and re-investigated to uncover the true circumstances surrounding John O’Keefe’s death.