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A forest lookout sits alone in a glass tower at 2AM and spots flames crowning two distant pines — a fire only he can see. By dawn there's no smoke, no ash, no scorched earth... and no fire at all. From phantom flames that burn and vanish to the burned Bigfoot pulled from a Nevada blaze and the UFOs caught streaking through wildfire smoke, tonight we wander into the strange and unsettling things that appear when the forests burn.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/ghostflamesREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjwtx7awFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The author of Frankenstein always saw love and death as connected. She visited the cemetery to commune with her dead mother. And with her lover. (Mary Shelley's Obsession With The Cemetery) *** A girl moves into a new apartment and discovers that a haunting doesn't necessarily have to be frightening. (Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment) *** The July 1886 murder at the Shawmut Avenue laundry was so shrouded in mystery that even the victim's name was uncertain. (The Wash-House Murder) *** Ghosts, high strangeness, and even Bigfoot – it appears they may all have something in common, and that would be forest fires. (Forest Fires and the Paranormal) *** How do you explain an experienced lookout reporting a blazing forest fire, only for it to disappear less than an hour later – leaving no trace? (Phantom Flames)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:03:57.045 = Show Open00:05:40.844 = Phantom Flames00:21:25.265 = Forest Fires and the Paranormal00:35:10.279 = Mary Shelley's Obsession With The Cemetery ***0048:57.368 = Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment00:52:28.197 = The Wash-House Murder ***01:01:09.811 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Phantom Flames” by F.A.Loomis from Idaho Magazine: http://ow.ly/beq730nL94u“Forest Fires and the Paranormal” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://ow.ly/ROYC30nL8n1“Mary Shelley's Obsession With The Cemetery” by Bess Lovejoy for the JSTOR Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y9cgd29w“Ghostly Happenings In My Old Apartment” by Cassie D, posted at MyHauntedLifeToo,com: https://tinyurl.com/ycexszvm
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Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March, 2021Weird Darkness opens a fire-themed descent that runs from a vanished forest blaze in 1976 Idaho through ghosts, Bigfoot, and UFOs born of wildfires, into Mary Shelley's graveyard education, a gentle apartment haunting, and an unsolved 1886 Boston murder.It opens with a U.S. Forest Service lookout stationed atop Pilot Peak in the Payette National Forest near Warren, high above the South Fork of the Salmon River, who woke sleepless at two a.m. in July 1976 and saw a bright orange triangle near a distant crest, then confirmed through binoculars two huge trees crowning out with flame. He calculated an azimuth with his fire-finder, radioed a two- to four-acre fire to the station fifteen air miles away, and watched it recede and vanish completely within forty minutes, leaving no smoke, no flame, and no charred ground at dawn six air miles out. Supervisors dubbed it the Pilot Peak phantom fire and sent smokejumper aircraft and hotshot crews to circle the ridge for nearly a week without finding a trace, until two months later a thousand-acre blaze on Zena Creek burned in roughly the same location he had reported.From there the episode widens into wildfires laced with the paranormal, beginning with the Curve Fire that struck South Mount Hawkins in the San Gabriel Mountains of California's Angeles National Forest on September 1, 2002, traced to a brittle 1935 wooden lookout tower and rumored to follow a cult ritual, after which hikers reported eyeless animals with hardened flesh and tall shadow figures akin to the Dark Watchers. It moves to the Battle Mountain Complex Fire near Battle Mountain, Nevada on August 6, 1999, where a letter forwarded to the Bigfoot Field Research Organization and a later call to investigator Thom Powell described firefighters capturing a burned, roughly seven-and-a-half-foot creature with a strong equine odor and near-human features. It closes with a July 2014 wildfire at West Kelowna near Vancouver, Canada, where a Castanet news video appeared to show an object shooting from a cloud, and a 2017 sighting by Arthur Frenette in New Hampshire's White Mountains, who watched a ball of fire plunge into Kinsman Ridge ahead of an out-of-control blaze.Next the episode turns to Mary Shelley, who in her 1831 introduction to Frankenstein traced her writing to her literary parents, though her mother, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman author Mary Wollstonecraft, died of puerperal fever days after her birth when Dr. Poignand removed the placenta with unwashed hands. Raised partly at her mother's grave in the St. Pancras churchyard, where she read her mother's work and escaped a strained home after father William Godwin remarried, the teenage Mary met Percy Shelley through the household and, at sixteen, declared love and reportedly first had sex among the tombstones. That fusion of reading, death, and forbidden knowledge surfaces in Victor Frankenstein's graveyard study of decay and in Godwin's 1809 Essay on Sepulchres, which framed visiting the illustrious dead as a form of communion the daughter carried into her novel of a creature assembled from corpses.From there the tone softens with a benign haunting recounted by a woman named Cassie, who moved into a larger, better-kept apartment over Christmas 2018 and lived there three months before moving in with her boyfriend. The internet blinked off repeatedly, cell reception failed in parts of the unit, electrical sockets quit working, bulbs burned out fast, and the shower switched itself on while she was away at classes. One night around one a.m. she and her boyfriend both heard the pitter-patter of bare feet in the kitchen, yet she never felt threatened, and when she left she said goodbye to whatever shared the space with her.The episode closes with the Wash-House Murder, the July 1886 killing of a Chinese laundryman found stabbed fourteen times in his Shawmut Avenue laundry in Boston's South End, his braided queue cut off and the five hundred dollars he had saved for a return to China gone. The victim's name was never certain, printed variously as Bin Chong, Ding Chong, and Wong Kong, and the case drew the Boston Police into a Chinatown governed by rival companies named Moy, Ching, Lee, and Sing. Detectives questioned the violent Moy company leader Ah Moy Chong and brought in New York interpreter Warry S. Charles, but the murder was never solved, and Charles himself was convicted of first-degree murder in 1908 after importing hatchet-armed assassins as a tong leader, leaving four dead in Chinatown.

This week's news is filled with a mix of shocking violence, surprising developments, and a dash of good news. As we inch closer to the Memorial Day weekend, the Boston Police commissioner is still reeling from a recent shooting that left two innocent bystanders seriously wounded. The suspect, who was previously allowed to walk free, is set to appear in court for a hearing that will determine whether he still poses a threat to society.This episode covers a range of topics, from the latest on the US and Cuba, to the Red Sox's winning streak and the Surgeon General's warning about the effects of screen time on children's sleep and mental health. We also touch on the passing of former Congressman Barney Frank and the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. With so much happening in the world, it's hard to keep up – but we're here to break it down for you.The Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and with it comes the usual rush of traffic and tourists. But amidst the chaos, a sense of unease lingers after a recent shooting that left two people seriously wounded. The suspect's previous release has raised questions about the justice system and the severity of his sentence.Tune in to this episode to hear the latest news and updates on these and other stories. From politics to sports, we've got you covered. Join us as we discuss the events that are shaping our world and our communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alejandro Orrego Agudelo spent four months in ICE detention after being arrested by Boston police. But new body camera footage casts doubt on the officer's narrative, suggesting it was the officer who escalated a tense situation into a violent one. If not for that arrest, Orrego likely would have never ended up in ICE custody.

Legal filings by Boston Police and ICE paint Alejandro Orrego as a man with a propensity for fighting cops. Orrego sees himself as the victim of two unjust arrests.

A new indictment is filed against former FBI Director James Comey. King Charles addresses a joint session of Congress. Boston Police think two bank robberies in the city are connected. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump Administration will continue to ease some sanctions on Russian oil, Boston Police issue an advisory to college students ahead of Marathon Monday, and a Providence middle school teacher is acquitted of sexual assault charges. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man accused of shooting a Police Officer yesterday afternoon in Raymond, New Hampshire is dead. A suspect experiencing a mental health crisis was shot and killed by Boston Police yesterday. Comic book creators of color are gathering at the Reggie Lewis Center for the annual "Comics in Color" Festival. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hudson man faces charges for allegedly beating his grandmother to death, Boston Police investigate a stabbing at Northeastern, and street sweeping season returns. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Boston Police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an alleged carjacker. Officer Nicholas O’Malley pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance. This appears to be the first time a Boston officer has faced criminal charges for an on-duty death in decades. Larry Calderone, President of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, joined us this evening to discuss the details of the case including the police report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Police officers turned out to support officer Nicholas O'Malley. Then, Grace points out the hypocrisy of American athletes who are very quiet on Iran.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Another week, another installment of True Crime New England's case profile mini-episode series! This week, Katie starts us off by sharing the extremely depressing case of the murder of 29-year-old Jephthe Chery, who was shot on Thanksgiving day of 2015 in Boston. Then, Liz tells the partially solved story of the murder of John Lima, an 18-year-old who was shot an killed in Brockton, Massachusetts in May of 2007. Anyone with any information on the murder of Jephthe Chery is asked to please contact Boston Police homicide detectives at 617-343-4470 or anonymously through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS. 

Boston Police investigate deadly Roxbury shooting overnight, Town of Foxboro grants World Cup organizers entertainment license, and Southie limits parking ahead of Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The News with Coco today starts with gas prices on the rise and some "helpful" tips on how to save on gas. An update on the war in Iran, break-ins in Southie and more!

Boston Police issuing a warning to Patriots fans as the city gets ready to tune in tomorrow to watch the Super Bowl. Babson College freshman Annie Lucia Lopez Belloza, who was mistakenly deported last November, remains in Honduras, despite the Government admitting their mistake. President Trump is at his Mar-a-Lago estate today where he will be welcoming a visiting president. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textA severely abused child, raised in the depths of the great depression grows into a depraved sadist, that terrorized Boston in the early 1960's. The Boston Police were nowhere near finding the Boston Strangler, until he confessed.  A sting of rapes conducted prior to the thirteen murders should have tripped Albert DeSalvo up, however his murderous rampage would not be prevented. There is so much more to the story, in fact did you know that the Boston Strangler escaped from prison and also sold woman's "chokers" from his jail cell? A remake of the movie "The Boston Strangler" originally starring Tony Curtis is beginning filming December 2021. The new movie reportedly stars Keira Knightly.The victims of the Boston Strangler-Boston Globehttps://bit.ly/3wnFXjTThe Boston Strangler-Tony Curtis, Henry Fondahttps://amzn.to/3085PV5The Boston Strangler Biography Channel A & Ehttps://bit.ly/3CU8MqLX-bcpbeantown Email-barry@bostonconfidential.net

# Wake Up to Turkey Toss Wednesday!Get ready for Turkey Toss today at Assembly Row in Somerville! After a few early morning showers, we're looking at a warm day that could reach 60 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Perfect weather for the annual event kicking off at 7:10 AM. Meanwhile, holiday travel is ramping up with the Transportation Secretary urging travelers to bring civility back—and maybe dress a little nicer than pajamas when flying. As Thanksgiving approaches, Boston's preparing for cooler temps in the 40s and extremely windy conditions by Friday.## Timestamps & Key Takeaways:- **0:00-0:30** - Weather forecast: Warm Wednesday (60°), cooler Thanksgiving (40s), windy Friday- **0:30-1:15** - Holiday travel crunch with Transportation Secretary asking for civility and better dress code- **1:15-1:40** - Boston Police warning about spiked drinks in nightlife venues- **1:40-2:10** - Whitman-Hanson school controversy: $1M+ deficit led to 20+ staff firings- **2:10-2:45** - Wall Street surge (660+ points) and political updates including FBI investigations- **2:45-3:15** - Entertainment news: New Stranger Things episodes dropping and Dancing with the Stars winner- **3:15-3:45** - Local sports schedule including games at Fenway Park- **3:45-4:00** - Turkey Toss event details: 7:10 AM at Assembly Row in SomervilleTune in to Kiss 108 or stream on WBZTV to catch all the Turkey Toss action live this morning! Don't miss your chance to be part of this beloved local tradition while getting all the latest news, weather, and updates to start your Thanksgiving holiday right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Boston Police are investigating a midday shooting yesterday in Mattapan that left three people wounded. A Federal Appeals Court ruled yesterday that while President Trump can federalize the National Guard troops in Illinois, he can't deploy them. Sounds of celeration coming from Tel Aviv as they wait for the hostages to be released from Hamas captivity. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

Tuesday night, on the 2-year anniversary of the start of the Israeli-Hamas war, thirteen people were arrested and four Boston Police officers were injured during a Pro-Palestinian rally that was taking place on Boston Common, which then moved onto other nearby streets. Reports say that protesters were blocking the street, preventing officers from responding to another incident nearby, when the violence erupted. Boston Mayor Wu said the city will not tolerate the violence and that those arrested should be “prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law” for attacking police officers. Larry Calderone of the BPPA joined us to discuss.

Send us a textOne of New England's most endearing mysteries, but should we classify it that way? Dorothy had a myriad of problems. She was divorced from a loser who couldn't pay support and was attracted to men with a fast lifestyle and little else to offer. In that spirit a relationship with John F. Bolton, a rough and tumble, stumble bum from Boston's West's End.Bolton had just beaten a life sentence for the murder of a two year old step daughter in 1966, he served under a decade in a plea bargain. He was an abusive two time prison loser and Bolton was confirmed to escape a prison run hospital on an almost nightly basis. Dorothy went missing after a night of drinking at the Penalty Box bar, near Boston Garden. The story gets hazier from there, Bolton actually admitted to arguing with Dorothy, the night she disappeared. Dorothy and her Ford vehicle were never seen again. The case went cold almost immediately.Please call the Boston Police Department at 617-343-4470 X-bcpbeantown Email-barry@bostonconfidential.net

Boston Police investigate a fatal crash involving a BU shuttle bus and a pedestrian, the highest court rejects an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, and Open A.I. makes another multi-billion dollar deal. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted, two Boston Police officers hospitalized after a crash, and charges dropped for Falmouth teen who made school shooting threats. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

Boston Police investigate an officer involved shooting in Beacon Hill, gunshots fired at an ICE facility in Dallas, and a new era for the Bill Russell Bridge. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

WBZ NewsRadio's Drew Moholland reports.

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Peak Atlantic hurricane season is in the horizon, Boston Police warn the public about surge in phone theft, and government issued masks for firefighters. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.

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September 9, 1919. Unrest breaks out in Boston, Massachusetts after the city's police force goes on strike for better pay and conditions. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston is bracing for a potential ICE surge, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is seriously hurt after a crash in New Hampshire, and Boston Police are investigating a shooting in Mission Hill. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. 

The Boston Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, launched in response to protests following the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has so far sustained 18 citizen complaints and has proposed varying levels of discipline. But public records show Police Commissioner Michael Cox has routinely flouted even modest disciplinary recommendations.

In July of 2024 the judge in the trial of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Karen Read declared a mistrial. The re-trial of Karen Read just concluded and is now in the hands of the jury. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ashley Scolaro, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor who specializes in memory, taboo language, eyewitness reliability, and conspiracy theory ideation to discuss the second Karen Read trial.Karen Read is on trial accused of killing her boyfriend John O'Keefe, a Boston Police officer, after dropping him off at the home of another Boston police officer, Brian Albert. Prosecutors allege that Read intentionally hit O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die on Brian Albert's front lawn during a snowstorm. The investigation and two trials have exposed misogyny toward Read by the lead investigator, bias against Read and corruption within multiple Massachusetts law enforcement agencies Karen Read maintains her innocence and asserts that she is the victim of a cover up by the police of the murder of John O'Keefe.We have a PATREON! click on link below to check out the extra content:PatreonPlease SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and give us a 5-star rating and review.We are on Instagram and TikTok @psychlegalpopEmail: psychlegalpoppodcast@gmail.com#karenread #karenreadretrial #karenreadtrial #trial #law #trial #attorney #therapist #truecrime #popculture #popularculture #johnokeefe #brianalbert #brianhiggins #jenmccabe #bostonpolice #cantonpolice #hankbrennan #alanjackson #karenreadalanjackson #davidyannetti #karenreaddavidyannetti #karenreadmistrial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katrina Kolokithas Friend Of John O'Keefe Description: In this compelling episode, we hear the emotional and revealing testimony of Katrina Kolokithas, a longtime close friend of victim John O'Keefe. As someone who knew John intimately, Kolokithas provides unique insights into his character, his relationship with defendant Karen Read, and the social dynamics within their Canton community circle. Her testimony offers a deeply personal perspective on the couple's tumultuous relationship, including details about their fights, reconciliations, and the alcohol-fueled lifestyle that characterized much of their time together. Kolokithas's testimony is particularly significant because she was one of the last people to interact with both John O'Keefe and Karen Read before the tragic events of January 29, 2022. Her account helps establish the timeline of that fateful evening and provides crucial context about the couple's emotional state and relationship dynamics in the weeks and months leading up to O'Keefe's death. As a friend who often socialized with the couple, she witnessed firsthand the patterns of behavior, arguments, and interactions that prosecutors argue are relevant to understanding what happened that night. During her time on the stand, Kolokithas likely addressed questions about John's personality, his dedication to his role as a Boston Police officer, and his commitment to his family, particularly his role as a father figure to his brother's children. Her testimony also touches on the social scene in Canton, the group's drinking habits, and the various gatherings and parties that brought John and Karen together with their friends. This testimony provides jurors with essential background information about the victim as a person, helping them understand not just how he died, but who he was in life and how his relationship with Karen Read evolved over time. Hashtags: #KarenReadTrial #JohnOKeefe #TrialTestimony #TrueCrime #CantonMA #CourtTV #Murder Trial #WitnessTestimony #KatrinaKolokithas #BostonPolice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 

Katrina Kolokithas Friend Of John O'Keefe Description: In this compelling episode, we hear the emotional and revealing testimony of Katrina Kolokithas, a longtime close friend of victim John O'Keefe. As someone who knew John intimately, Kolokithas provides unique insights into his character, his relationship with defendant Karen Read, and the social dynamics within their Canton community circle. Her testimony offers a deeply personal perspective on the couple's tumultuous relationship, including details about their fights, reconciliations, and the alcohol-fueled lifestyle that characterized much of their time together. Kolokithas's testimony is particularly significant because she was one of the last people to interact with both John O'Keefe and Karen Read before the tragic events of January 29, 2022. Her account helps establish the timeline of that fateful evening and provides crucial context about the couple's emotional state and relationship dynamics in the weeks and months leading up to O'Keefe's death. As a friend who often socialized with the couple, she witnessed firsthand the patterns of behavior, arguments, and interactions that prosecutors argue are relevant to understanding what happened that night. During her time on the stand, Kolokithas likely addressed questions about John's personality, his dedication to his role as a Boston Police officer, and his commitment to his family, particularly his role as a father figure to his brother's children. Her testimony also touches on the social scene in Canton, the group's drinking habits, and the various gatherings and parties that brought John and Karen together with their friends. This testimony provides jurors with essential background information about the victim as a person, helping them understand not just how he died, but who he was in life and how his relationship with Karen Read evolved over time. Hashtags: #KarenReadTrial #JohnOKeefe #TrialTestimony #TrueCrime #CantonMA #CourtTV #Murder Trial #WitnessTestimony #KatrinaKolokithas #BostonPolice  Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 

As prosecutors present their case against Karen Read in the murder of Officer John O'Keefe, defense attorneys are using every opportunity to raise reasonable doubt, drawing attention to what they believe are shortcomings in the case. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the full testimony of Shanon Burgess, a digital forensic expert called by the commonwealth from 5/19/2025 to 5/20/2025. Hear Burgess present his findings to the jury, followed by a tense cross-examination in which the defense questions his credentials and expertise. Will this be enough to put reasonable doubt in the minds of these jurors?For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

Karen Read faces a jury for the second time, charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe. Did Read hit O'Keefe with her car, leaving him to die in the snow? Or is she the target of an elaborate cover-up, as she and her supporters have claimed? This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the full testimony of Canton Police Lieutenant Paul Gallagher from 5/5/2025 and 5/6/2025. Hear his detailed account regarding evidence collection and more in this highly divisive case.For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

In 2024, Karen Read's murder trial in the death of her police officer boyfriend ended with a hung jury and a mistrial. Now, she faces a second jury, maintaining that she was framed for the murder of Officer John O'Keefe. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the full testimony, from 4/29/25, 4/30/25, and 5/2/25, of a star witness for the prosecution: Jennifer McCabe, who was at the Fairview house the night O'Keefe died and was with Karen Read when they found his body in the snow the next morning.For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

The killing of Boson Police officer John O'Keefe has left a community divided. Prosecutors claim his girlfriend, Karen Read, backed her car into him and left him to die in the snow, while Read maintains that she is being framed by someone close to O'Keefe. As prosecutors present their case, they call a close friend of O'Keefe who was present the morning his body was found. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the full testimony of Kerry Roberts from 4/22/2025 and 4/23/2025, including several fiery exchanges during cross-examination.For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

In July 2024, the murder trial of Karen Read ended with a deadlocked jury and a mistrial in the death of her boyfriend, Officer John O'Keefe. Now, Read faces another jury while not only maintaining her innocence but also asserting that she was framed for this murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you to Dedham, Massachusetts, with opening statements from 4/22/2025 in the retrial of Karen Read. For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

Karen Read prepares to face a jury once again after her first trial ended with a hung jury in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Prosecutors allege she hit him with her car after a night of drinking and left him to die in the cold, while she maintains that she is being framed for murder and the real killer has close ties to the Boston Police department. This episode of the Court TV Podcast features the final pretrial hearing from 3/25/2025, just one week before jury selection begins in this contentious retrial. For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

Karen Read's first trial in the death of John O'Keefe, her boyfriend and Boston Police officer, ended with a hung jury. Now, she prepares to face a jury once again not only maintaining her innocence but claiming that those close to O'Keefe and the Boston Police Department have framed her for murder. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you to Dedham Massachusetts for one of the final pretrial hearings in the controversial case against Karen Read from 3/18/2025.For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

Killer or Convenient Outsider? The Trial of Karen Read Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston Police officer boyfriend, is eager for the day when she won't have to visit a courtroom or wear a suit. Before she returns to the courtroom next month, a new documentary series is giving her the opportunity to tell the American public her side of what happened the night her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, died in January 2022. The Massachusetts woman is speaking out in an Investigation Discovery (ID) docuseries, A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read. The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Read and her legal team as they attempt to prove her innocence in her 2024 trial. It features a lengthy sit-down with Read and other key voices, including those skeptical of her claims. “Doing this film is my testimony,” Read says in A Body in the Snow. “I know the events of that morning, I know what I said and I didn't say, and I haven't been able to say it. It's incredibly frustrating. I want to say what happened exactly as it happened.” A gripping new docuseries, A Body in the Snow, has reignited debate over one of Massachusetts' most controversial murder cases. Released less than a month before her retrial begins in April 2025, the series examines the case against Read, who stands accused of killing Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Prosecutors argue Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV and left him to die in the snow, while the defense claims she was framed by law enforcement insiders protecting their own. The Night That Changed Everything The first episode lays out the night of January 28, 2022, when Read and O'Keefe were out drinking before heading to fellow officer Brian Albert's house. Read insists she dropped O'Keefe off but never hit him. “I did not drive my car into John. I didn't reverse it. Did not hit John with my car,” she states unequivocally. When asked if there was any possibility his death was an accident, she doesn't hesitate: “There is zero chance this was an accident. There was zero chance John was hit by a vehicle.” Hours later, O'Keefe's body was found outside Albert's home, covered in snow with skull fractures, bruises, and claw-like marks. The prosecution claimed she ran him over and left, playing a voicemail from that night where an intoxicated Read slurred, “John, I f--king hate you! You're a f--king pervert.” Read faces charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident. If convicted, she could receive a life sentence, with additional penalties for manslaughter and fleeing the scene. A Chilling Accusation The docuseries also delves into the day after O'Keefe's death, when Read visited his family. She remembers a moment that changed everything. John's brother, Paul O'Keefe, described John's injuries to her: “My brother looked like he went five rounds with Tyson.” Then, John's mother, Peggy O'Keefe, leaned over the kitchen island and coldly stated, “I think he looks like he got hit by a car. He looks like he got hit by a car.” That moment set off alarm bells. Read's brother, Nathan, who was also present, noticed a shift. “After a couple of minutes, Paul's cell phone rang, and he left the room. The way he looked at Karen when he came back in that room, it was like time stopped,” Nathan recalls. “Oxygen left the room at that point, and there were some serious looks of guilt thrown at Karen and subsequently at my father and I.” Read immediately realized she wasn't welcome. “I could read the room, and I was not wanted there. I looked at my dad and said, ‘I gotta get out of here. They think I did this.'” The Cover-Up Theory Read's legal team alleges that O'Keefe was beaten inside the house and later dumped outside. They point to a deleted Google search from within Albert's home that read, “Ho[w] long to die in cold?” three hours before O'Keefe was found. “There is no doubt that someone at 34 Fairview Road knows exactly what happened to John O'Keefe,” said Read's attorney, David Yannetti. “But instead of investigating, they went straight for the easiest scapegoat—Karen.” Then there were the text messages from lead investigator Michael Proctor, who referred to Read as a “wack job,” said he wished she would kill herself, and joked about searching her phone for nude photos. He was later suspended, but the damage was done. A Trial That Became a Media Frenzy Director Terry Dunn Meurer, who embedded with Read's defense team for 11 weeks, told Fox News Digital that one moment stood out to her during filming. “Karen was looking at her computer,” Meurer recalled. “She's looking at the video of the last evening before John O'Keefe died. She goes, ‘Oh, poor John. He's not with us anymore. I used to feel sad when I would look at this. But now … I've got to save myself.'” Meurer insisted that Read and her legal team had no control over the final product of the series. While the series includes interviews with some of O'Keefe's friends, his family and the prosecution declined to participate. The Mistrial and What's Next After nine weeks of testimony, the jury deadlocked, leading to a mistrial in July 2024. Read's retrial is set to begin on April 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Paul O'Keefe has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her, which has been delayed until after the retrial. In an October 2024 Vanity Fair interview, Read addressed the accusations from O'Keefe's family: “Paul and Peg, if you think I killed John, that means you misjudged me for two years and entrusted two young family members in my care. Then in the blink of an eye, you now think I'm a cold-blooded killer who took away your son?” Meurer remains doubtful that the full truth will ever come out. “We have bits and pieces and varying stories and versions of stories that have emerged,” she said. “Alcohol played a huge role that night—Karen, John, the witnesses—everyone.” Read, who never testified in her first trial, uses the series as a way to speak publicly for the first time. “I just want to go away and be alone, I don't want any more court clothes or any more experts,” she says at the beginning of the final episode. “I just want to be done.” Where to Watch Episodes 1 and 2 of A Body in the Snow: The Karen Read Trial are currently streaming on MAX. Episodes 3 and 4 premiered on Investigation Discovery and MAX on Tuesday, March 18-last night. With Read's retrial looming, the docuseries shines a new light on a case that has divided opinions across the country. 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The controversial case against Karen Read. Prosecutors say she left her boyfriend, Officer John O'Keefe, to die in the snow after hitting him with her car, while Read claims that she's the target of an elaborate cover-up. Her first trial, which was met with public outcry advocating for both sides, ended with a hung jury, and now she is preparing to stand trial once again. This episode of the Court TV Podcast takes you inside the courtroom for a key evidentiary motion hearing from 3/4/2025. For more on the case against Karen Read, Click Here.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/

Lauren and Christy deep dive the 2022 death of Boston Police officer John O'Keefe and the subsequent case against his girlfriend Karen Read. Christy's research reveals numerous police mistakes, so much sketchy behavior, and a lead investigator who lied about his personal connection to the witnesses! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29th, 2022, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe was found dead in a snowbank outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. According to the medical examiner, O'Keefe had died from blunt force trauma and hypothermia. At first it seemed like a tragic accident, maybe a slip on the ice, a fall that ended in death. But as investigators dug deeper, things became far more complicated and Karen Read, O'Keefe's girlfriend, became the center of the investigation. Evidence that there had been trouble in paradise in the romantic relationship began to surface, but so did other disturbing possibilities. What seemed like a domestic tragedy was quickly clouded by allegations of police corruption and cover-up, and an investigation that many believe was compromised from the start. What if the very people tasked with upholding the law were covering up the truth? Was John O'Keefe's death a result of an angry lovers rage- or the collateral damage of a police force protecting its own? In this case, the line between justice and corruption becomes confusingly blurred. Evidence disappears, witnesses are silenced, and as the truth slowly rises to the surface, it may reveal a web of lies that's more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. Was Karen Read the scapegoat in a larger cover-up? And what role did corruption within the police department play in distorting facts. This may not be just a story of love gone wrong, it may in fact turn out to be a story of power, deceit, and the price people will pay to keep the darkest of dark secrets buried. Join us as we delve deep into the case of John O'Keefe and Karen Read, and help us see if we can get closer to the truth. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. ProlonLife.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 15% off your 5-Day Nutrition Program!

In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29th, 2022, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe was found dead in a snowbank outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. According to the medical examiner, O'Keefe had died from blunt force trauma and hypothermia. At first it seemed like a tragic accident, maybe a slip on the ice, a fall that ended in death. But as investigators dug deeper, things became far more complicated and Karen Read, O'Keefe's girlfriend, became the center of the investigation. Evidence that there had been trouble in paradise in the romantic relationship began to surface, but so did other disturbing possibilities. What seemed like a domestic tragedy was quickly clouded by allegations of police corruption and cover-up, and an investigation that many believe was compromised from the start. What if the very people tasked with upholding the law were covering up the truth? Was John O'Keefe's death a result of an angry lovers rage- or the collateral damage of a police force protecting its own? In this case, the line between justice and corruption becomes confusingly blurred. Evidence disappears, witnesses are silenced, and as the truth slowly rises to the surface, it may reveal a web of lies that's more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. Was Karen Read the scapegoat in a larger cover-up? And what role did corruption within the police department play in distorting facts. This may not be just a story of love gone wrong, it may in fact turn out to be a story of power, deceit, and the price people will pay to keep the darkest of dark secrets buried. Join us as we delve deep into the case of John O'Keefe and Karen Read, and help us see if we can get closer to the truth. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. SKIMS.com - Shop the SKIMS Holiday Shop! Select our podcast after checkout to let them know we sent you! 2. EatIQBAR.com - Text WEEKLY to 64000 for 20% off all IQBAR products and FREE shipping! 3. HelixSleep.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 20% off all mattresses and two FREE pillows! 4. SundaysForDogs.com/CrimeWeekly - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY to get 40% off your first order!

In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29th, 2022, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe was found dead in a snowbank outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. According to the medical examiner, O'Keefe had died from blunt force trauma and hypothermia. At first it seemed like a tragic accident, maybe a slip on the ice, a fall that ended in death. But as investigators dug deeper, things became far more complicated and Karen Read, O'Keefe's girlfriend, became the center of the investigation. Evidence that there had been trouble in paradise in the romantic relationship began to surface, but so did other disturbing possibilities. What seemed like a domestic tragedy was quickly clouded by allegations of police corruption and cover-up, and an investigation that many believe was compromised from the start. What if the very people tasked with upholding the law were covering up the truth? Was John O'Keefe's death a result of an angry lovers rage- or the collateral damage of a police force protecting its own? In this case, the line between justice and corruption becomes confusingly blurred. Evidence disappears, witnesses are silenced, and as the truth slowly rises to the surface, it may reveal a web of lies that's more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. Was Karen Read the scapegoat in a larger cover-up? And what role did corruption within the police department play in distorting facts. This may not be just a story of love gone wrong, it may in fact turn out to be a story of power, deceit, and the price people will pay to keep the darkest of dark secrets buried. Join us as we delve deep into the case of John O'Keefe and Karen Read, and help us see if we can get closer to the truth. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. SimpliSafe.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 50% off any new system with a Select Professional Monitoring Plan! 2. Talkspace.com/CrimeWeekly - Use code SPACE80 for $80 off your first month! 3. Prose.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 50% off your first subscription order and a FREE in-depth hair consultation! 4. SkyLightFrame.com/Weekly - Get $20 off! 5. June's Journey - Download June's Journey for free today!

In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29th, 2022, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe was found dead in a snowbank outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. According to the medical examiner, O'Keefe had died from blunt force trauma and hypothermia. At first it seemed like a tragic accident, maybe a slip on the ice, a fall that ended in death. But as investigators dug deeper, things became far more complicated and Karen Read, O'Keefe's girlfriend, became the center of the investigation. Evidence that there had been trouble in paradise in the romantic relationship began to surface, but so did other disturbing possibilities. What seemed like a domestic tragedy was quickly clouded by allegations of police corruption and cover-up, and an investigation that many believe was compromised from the start. What if the very people tasked with upholding the law were covering up the truth? Was John O'Keefe's death a result of an angry lovers rage- or the collateral damage of a police force protecting its own? In this case, the line between justice and corruption becomes confusingly blurred. Evidence disappears, witnesses are silenced, and as the truth slowly rises to the surface, it may reveal a web of lies that's more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. Was Karen Read the scapegoat in a larger cover-up? And what role did corruption within the police department play in distorting facts. This may not be just a story of love gone wrong, it may in fact turn out to be a story of power, deceit, and the price people will pay to keep the darkest of dark secrets buried. Join us as we delve deep into the case of John O'Keefe and Karen Read, and help us see if we can get closer to the truth. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. LiquidIV.com - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY to get 20% off your first order! 2. SkyLightFrame.com/Weekly - Get $20 off your SkyLight Frame! 3. EatIQBAR.com - Text WEEKLY to 64000 for 20% off ALL IQBAR products and FREE shipping! 4. DraftKings Casino - Sign up with code CRIMEWEEKLY and get $100 instantly in Casino Credits with a $10 wager! 5. Masterclass.com/CrimeWeekly - Get up to 50% off!

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In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 29th, 2022, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe was found dead in a snowbank outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts. According to the medical examiner, O'Keefe had died from blunt force trauma and hypothermia. At first it seemed like a tragic accident, maybe a slip on the ice, a fall that ended in death. But as investigators dug deeper, things became far more complicated and Karen Read, O'Keefe's girlfriend, became the center of the investigation. Evidence that there had been trouble in paradise in the romantic relationship began to surface, but so did other disturbing possibilities. What seemed like a domestic tragedy was quickly clouded by allegations of police corruption and cover-up, and an investigation that many believe was compromised from the start. What if the very people tasked with upholding the law were covering up the truth? Was John O'Keefe's death a result of an angry lovers rage- or the collateral damage of a police force protecting its own? In this case, the line between justice and corruption becomes confusingly blurred. Evidence disappears, witnesses are silenced, and as the truth slowly rises to the surface, it may reveal a web of lies that's more dangerous than anyone could have predicted. Was Karen Read the scapegoat in a larger cover-up? And what role did corruption within the police department play in distorting facts. This may not be just a story of love gone wrong, it may in fact turn out to be a story of power, deceit, and the price people will pay to keep the darkest of dark secrets buried. Join us as we delve deep into the case of John O'Keefe and Karen Read, and help us see if we can get closer to the truth. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. ZipRecruiter.com/CrimeWeekly - Try ZipRecruiter for FREE! 2. ShopBeam.com/CrimeWeekly - Get up to 50% off! 3. Smalls.com/CrimeWeekly - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 50% off your first order and FREE shipping! 4. Prose.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 50% off your first subscription order and a FREE in-depth hair consultation! 5. EatIQBAR.com - Text WEEKLY to 64000 for 20% off ALL IQBAR products and FREE shipping!