20/20 Karen Read: The Perfect Storm Airs September 6 2024 on ABC

On Friday, September 6, 2024, “20/20” airs a gripping new episode from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, focusing on a high-profile case that has captured national attention.

The episode features an exclusive interview with Karen Read, the woman charged with second-degree murder in the controversial death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe. ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman sits down with Read, who offers her detailed account of the events leading up to O’Keefe’s death.

On the morning of January 29, 2022, during a severe blizzard, O’Keefe was found unresponsive in a pile of snow. The episode investigates the events of that night, including the couple’s time spent drinking with friends and their visit to the home of a fellow Boston police officer. Read asserts that she dropped O’Keefe off outside the residence and left, but witnesses at the home claim he never entered.

Read faces serious charges, including second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death. Prosecutors allege that Read deliberately ran over O’Keefe with her SUV, leaving him to die in the harsh snowstorm. Read’s defense team denies these allegations and contends that there is a cover-up, while the prosecution rejects these claims.

The episode also features interviews with O’Keefe’s family and friends, who express concerns that his legacy is being overshadowed by the media frenzy surrounding the case. They remember him as a dedicated police officer and caring brother who took in his orphaned niece and nephew after his sister’s death.

Tune in to ABC or catch the episode on Hulu the following day to get a detailed look at this complex and emotional case.

Release Date & Time: 9:01 PM Friday 6 September 2024 on ABC

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