The trial of Karen Read, a woman arrested on suspicion of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, by hitting him with her SUV and leaving him to die in a snowy line, has gripped people in Massachusetts and beyond.
There are scores of witnesses, very detailed evidence and controversial theories and allegations in the case. We're covering it every night of the trial — and some days when court is off — to recap what happened in court and ask legal experts to explain it all.
See every episode here, and for those looking to watch all the testimony in full, find the full livestreams below as well, plus more info to better understand the complex case.
Watch our nightly recap show, "Canton Confidential"
Every night, anchors Glenn Jones and J.C. Monahan break down what happened in court with the help of our team in court and legal analysts. Watch all the episodes so far right here:
Watch full Karen Read trial livestreams
Use this YouTube playlist to watch the full day in court from every day of the trial. The playlist starts with Day 1, where the prosecution and defense gave opening statements, and continues — toggle between videos by clicking the button on the top right.
Read what happened in court every day
Here are our reporters' summaries of each day in court:
- Day 1 (April 29): ‘Karen Read was framed,' defense argues as trial opens
- Day 2 (April 30): ‘Is that my boyfriend? Is he dead?' Police, firefighters testify at Karen Read murder trial
- Day 3 (May 2): First responders pressed to recall Karen Read's words near boyfriend's body
- Day 4 (May 3): Karen Read trial continues, jurors visit crime scene
- Day 5 (May 6): Testimony in Karen Read trial continues, defense accuses witness of perjury
- Day 6 (May 7): 3 Canton police officers take the stand in Karen Read trial
- Day 7 (May 8): Friends of John O'Keefe testify, video shows Canton bar trip
- Day 8 (May 9): Jurors in Karen Read murder trial hear testimony from Albert family members
- Day 9 (May 10): Owners of home where John O'Keefe was found testify
- Day 10 (May 13): Brian Albert and 2 of his children testify in Karen Read murder trial
- Day 11 (May 14): Witness in Karen Read trial testifies she saw black SUV, object in snow outside Albert home
- Day 12 (May 15): Key witness Colin Albert testifies in Karen Read murder trial
- Day 13 (May 16): Defense grills Colin Albert on Proctor connection, photo of injured knuckles
- Day 14 (May 17): Jennifer McCabe testifies infamous Google search was made after John O'Keefe was found
- Day 15 (May 21): 'Where was the body?' Heated cross-examination for key Karen Read witness
- Day 16 (May 22): More on 'hos long to die in cold' search, talk of big Aruba trip
- Day 17 (May 24): ATF agent testifies about flirtatious text exchanges with Karen Read as trial continues
- Day 18 (May 28): Jurors hear from John O'Keefe's niece and nephew in Karen Read trial
- Day 19 (June 3): Case turns to physical evidence, including broken taillight
- Day 20 (June 5): Key Mass. police investigator testifies, with focus on SUV
- Day 21 (June 6): Key state police investigator returns to stand, jurors hear audio of Karen Read interview
- Day 22 (June 10): Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, takes the stand
- Day 23 (June 12): Lead investigator in Karen Read trial finishes testimony, supervisor takes stand
- Day 24 (June 13): DNA experts follow state police supervisor in Karen Read trial
- Day 25 (June 14): Car crash, cellphone experts testify in Karen Read trial after chaotic morning
- Day 26 (June 17): Experts testify in Karen Read trial, reveal messages showing Read and O'Keefe arguing
- Day 27 -- no jury (June 18): Potential expert witnesses in Karen Read trial vetted by judge
- Day 28 (June 20): Karen Read trial: Voicemails for John O'Keefe played, sparring over location data
- Day 29 (June 21): As prosecution rests against Karen Read, defense begins its own case
- Day 30 (June 24): Defense rests in Karen Read trial, closing arguments expected Tuesday
- Day 31 (June 25): Jury done deliberating for the day after closing arguments
- Day 32 (June 26): Jury form sparks conflict as deliberations continue
- Day 33 (June 27): A closer look at the charges jurors must consider
- Day 34 (June 28): Judge says keep trying after jurors in Karen Read trial say they can't agree on verdict
- Day 35 (July 1): Mistrial declared in Karen Read trial, prosecution intends to re-try
How to livestream the trial
Watch the Karen Read trial live on nbcboston.com, NECN, NBC Boston streaming platforms (including Roku, Peacock and Samsung TV) and NBC10 Boston's YouTube page. Every night of the trial at 7 p.m., come back for analysis and more.
Email questions to canton.confidential@nbcuni.com.
