Families Speak Out After Boston Police Officer Is Killed in Crash

Parents of Mansfield Woman Charged in Officer's Death Share Their Side of the Story

This article provides compelling new details as the tragic story of Karen Read and Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe continues to unfold.

In a heart-wrenching interview with Boston 25 News, the parents of Karen Read, the Mansfield woman charged in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, have spoken out. Read, 41, is facing manslaughter charges in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

The day after the tragedy, a state police detective who supervised the investigation into O'Keefe's death took the stand. Read has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while driving under the influence, and other offenses.

Karen Read, 44, of Mansfield, Massachusetts, faces several charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with O'Keefe's death. Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.