Karen Read is at the center of a high-profile legal case involving the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in January 2022. O’Keefe was found deceased outside fellow officer Brian Albert’s residence, leading to allegations that Read, after a night of drinking, struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left the scene.
Read maintains her innocence, suggesting she was framed and that O’Keefe’s death resulted from a cover-up involving law enforcement.
To provide insight into Read’s perspective, the docuseries “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” premiered on Investigation Discovery (ID) in March 2025. This series offers a detailed examination of the events surrounding O’Keefe’s death and Read’s subsequent legal battles. The first trial ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, and a retrial is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2025.
Viewers interested in watching “A Body in the Snow” can tune into ID at 9:00 p.m. ET, with episodes airing over three consecutive nights. For those seeking free streaming options, services like Philo, DIRECTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV offer trial periods that include access to ID. Additional streaming platforms such as Sling TV and Max also provide the series, each with their respective subscription plans.
For a visual preview, here’s a sneak peek of the docuseries:
This documentary offers an in-depth look into the complexities of the case, allowing viewers to form their own opinions about the events and legal proceedings involving Karen Read.