A Calculating Killer or a Damsel in Distress?': The Trial Transfixing Boston
Briefly

Ms. Read, 44, is now on trial accused of killing Officer O'Keefe by backing into him with her SUV after an argument and leaving the scene. Her defense team alleges a conspiracy and cover-up by law enforcement officials to hide the truth about the murder.
Public interest in the case is fueled by the combination of a woman accused of murder, the mysterious death circumstances, small-town setting, interconnected relationships among key players, and the allure of conspiracy theories to those who mistrust authorities.
Supporters of Karen Read have been closely following the trial, demonstrating strong loyalty to her cause. The multifaceted nature of the case, with its various elements, intensifies public curiosity like spectators waiting for the next revelation.
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