PART 2: Karen Read’s First Exclusive Interview After MURDER ACQUITTAL - Who Killed John O’Keefe?

January 12, 2026

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The Format: Casual, in-depth sit-down interview (Part 2 of a two-part series on a true crime podcast).
The Key Players:
- Guest: Karen Read, financial professor and defendant acquitted in 2025 of murdering her Boston cop boyfriend, John O'Keefe; famous for a high-profile case involving allegations of a police cover-up, two mistrials, and massive public scrutiny via trials, social media, and Turtleboy blog.
- Host: Stephanie (of Rotten Mango podcast), probing with headlines, rumors, and hypotheticals for candid responses.
The Vibe: Reflective and intense, blending raw emotion, defiance, vindication, and dark humor; educational on trial realities with entertaining "damned if you do" banter.

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1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Karen Read**
2 (02:14) **Trial Demeanor and Media Headlines**
3 (07:45) **Prosecutors vs. Defense Lawyers**
4 (10:26) **Truth Serum Hypothetical**
5 (11:43) **Post-Trial Public Encounters**
6 (14:00) **Boston Community Support**
7 (18:00) **Financial Strains and Selfies Dilemma**

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It’s been about half a year since Karen Read was acquitted of second degree murderer in the death of her former boyfriend, Boston cop John O’Keefe.

I thought it was time to answer the long awaited question, ‘hos long until she does an interview?’

These are just a FEW of the questions I asked Karen Read in her first exclusive interview after her acquittal...

What do you think happened to John O’Keefe the night he died?

What happened to the Alberts’ German shepherd Chloe?

Did you feel like Aunty Bev (Judge Cannone) had a personal vendetta against you?

And if you had to choose, who would you go to dinner with? Lullaby Lally or Spanky Hanky Brennan?

Support Karen Read’s civil defense fund at https://www.payit2.com/fundraiser/117290

Follow Karen on her new YouTube at ‘The Read Files’ https://youtube.com/@thereadfiles?si=Km_PDfiEqN0SgctM

Full show notes available at RottenMangoPodcast.com

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