Karen Read Murder Trial Ends in a Mistrial

A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Karen Read. The jury returned to the Massachusetts courtroom still deadlocked. Earlier in the day, the judge read a note from the jury indicating they were hopelessly hung. However, the judge ordered the jury to resume their deliberations. It was seen as the final push to get them to reach a verdict before declaring the case a mistrial. Inside Edition's Alison Hall has more.

[@Ipetam]

I wouldnt be surprised if the next trial ends in a mistrial as well.

[@Toccata.]

Same this case was very confusing and I’m not even sure if Karen Reed did it. It doesn’t surprise me that this jury was so unsure that it went to a mistrial.

[@Ipetam]

@Toccata. Right! I think the jury made the right decision. Even if she's actually guilty, I don't think there's enough proof beyond a reasonable doubt. It's a confusing case with a lot of shady characters. Either his friends did it, or she did. I don't think we'll ever know the truth.

[@dvnsdad1]

I don't think it's surprising at all in fact two days ago I said you watched was going to be a mistrial and if you watch this case which I did if you can't say there's doubt .... Sorry you got to close mind 2 independent experts said no prosecutor is wrong the defensive doctor said no this is not an accident there would have been bruising on the body no bruising plus the dog scratch marks didn't come from an accident inside the house there was a dog nobody ever investigated inside the house at all if you think anything but not guilty then you're not paying attention to the evidence

[@dvnsdad1]

Let's look at the fact of the two troopers the accident investigator who was a moron and the lead investigator who was clearly biased against Karen he literally wished Karen was dead.. I'm sorry lead investigator thinks the person he's investigating should be dead that is doubt it's not fair investigative work

[@dvnsdad1]

And as far as Karen said she did it would you like me to show you the statistics of how many people confess to crimes they didn't do and were later exonerated

[@libirdinowski6270]

Karen Read, the modern OJ lol

[@protennis365]

You should watch the trial

[@MsSista77]

The jury is divided, just like the public. No surprise there. This doesn't mean she is innocent though. A mistrial is no reason to celebrate.

[@sandlotkrew8778]

Technically it does... What happened to "innocent until proven guilty."

[@MsSista77]

@sandlotkrew8778 Technically, you're right. I just mean this isn't over yet and I wouldn't be celebrating.

[@sandlotkrew8778]

@@MsSista77 I concur.

[@trep40]

@@MsSista77I totally agree. If Karen Read was black, the jury would have found her guilty and she would not have any supporters from all over the country saying that she’s innocent.

[@sandlotkrew8778]

@@trep40 Is that an admission America is R. acist ?!

[@macbufff]

Such a surprising turn! 😲 Curious to see what happens next in this case. 🕵‍♀

[@jenniethompson7342]

Guilty or not, this woman is certainly enjoying all of the attention she’s getting from this.

[@moshebenamram6020]

You bet

[@jsijret3947]

Why would anyone enjoy attention while on trial for m, and possibly having to go to another trial. Yall really get on here yappin and saying anything to fit ur own diluted narrative

[@nicoleb81]

She seemed happy and relieved that the commonwealth’s witch hunt was not successful.

[@926paaja]

@@moshebenamram6020are you delusional? It was a trial for her life because those monsters murdered her boyfriend who would be enjoying it???

[@strawb1793]

Jennie is just envious of the attention

[@pollutingpenguin2146]

Why would she be smiling? Even if she didn’t do it, that’s such a weird thing to do.

[@georgewashington3555]

expressions bother you..

[@pollutingpenguin2146]

@@georgewashington3555 her husband was just murdered. What’s there to smile about? Even if she didn’t do it, that’s a weird way of behaving.

[@SA-bx5pp]

@@pollutingpenguin2146it was her boyfriend. Regardless, I would be smiling ear to ear knowing I wasn’t about to go to JAIL for something I didn’t do.

[@Ipetam]

No matter how she reacted, people were gonna judge her. I think its reasonable to smile when you find out you won't be going to prison.

[@yogabee2222]

I was wondering about how much her demeanor affected the jury's decision. She was confident and smug at times through the trial and also didn't shed a tear at any point so I wonder if her likeability affected the jury?

[@jamieholsey1106]

Another Casey Anthony smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@kten5350]

Blake lively? lol what?

[@MaggieMay1013]

I came here looking for this comment 😂💯

[@juliecaraballo5652]

Me too😅

[@tamarockstar09]

She has that smug look on her face like “I got away with murder”

[@bz3548]

This is her natural face. People may not like it, but I don’t think she can change what and how she was born with.

[@Julie-k3t]

Alan Jackson did what a great lawyer does.

[@chaseskinner98]

Made sure she didn’t catch those summer time blues?

[@reneekorabiak2406]

He used to be a very successful prosecutor so was her other lawyer

[@mewinthedark8513]

@@reneekorabiak2406 getting a lawyer who use to be a da or ada and use to prosecute is a great way to beat a case since they know how the process is.

[@patrickmcgowan1252]

got her a grape snow cone?

[@vinsemi9734]

Alan Jackson the country singer? 😂😂😂

[@chrisbelli445]

She's innocent. Too many cops involved.

[@evilruffbuff]

No, she has post me too movement privileges where a woman is bound 2 get away with a lesser punishment than a man, or have more public support than a man would. Reverse the roles a man is on trial 4 running over his gf and claims being framed would he get any public support.

[@mattheww239]

@@evilruffbuff especially considering she told the firefighters when they found the body that she hit him.

[@iriejane3099]

She did it period !

[@Floridaman360]

@@iriejane3099YEAH

[@ytzpilot]

It was the butler

[@eileengilbert1384]

If you have plenty of money for a good lawyer...you can get away with anything

[@karaDee2363]

Trump agrees

[@PhillySportsFan4for4]

Facts

[@erikcade]

will be a conviction next time

[@mikehoule8674]

Most likely will be

[@Lugzexplo92]

She will get karma just wait

[@cMurder2osix]

Looks like the Joker got away with it.

[@nicenessispriceless2681]

Ain’t got no quit! FBI investigation will determine if they bother with a retrial.

[@georgewashington3555]

Trooper proctor.. of MA state police has some internal investigation to deal with .. and likely Fbi investigation..

[@matthewedwards3094]

What is "Ain't got no quit?"

[@NLGabriel75]

@@matthewedwards3094I believe it’s a saying from Texas

[@stevenprice6957]

It’s actually finished. They found no conspiracy! Or did you miss that ? Lol

[@nicenessispriceless2681]

@@matthewedwards3094 Alan Jackson quote when outside courthouse today.

[@jumbojimbo3601]

A free ride...movie title

[@jumbojimbo3601]

She did it and the truth will come out

[@frankm.5505]

They’re just going to restart a new trial.

[@CosmicFlame]

double jeopardy

[@drg8687]

@@CosmicFlame no, it was a mistrial. Double jeopardy doesn't apply.

[@nicenessispriceless2681]

Not starting one anytime soon and definitely won’t be before the FBI gets done with their investigation. There will not be another trial.

[@Test7017]

Fake trial like trumps😂😂😂

[@somnuswaltz5586]

​@CosmicFlame lmao that's adorable. Little kid thinks he knows legal terms 😂😂😂

[@nicktheman1828]

Alan Jackson? He made excellent music

[@scottscott6794]

The tail, light lens was a very big piece laying in the snow how much pressure would it take to break that tail light lens on a human body? That was something that was never brought up. The victim would certainly have damage to his body to break that tail, light.

[@Roadglide911]

I guess you’re unaware that she backed into his car while backing out of the driveway the next morning.

[@kateskeys]

I could live without Karen

[@stevenprice6957]

Monster Karen read. Demon to the core.

[@drmarie21]

Um at 0:36 seriously? " ...by mowing him down in a jealous rage." Yeh rite.

[@tarzan343]

that lady is definitely sus af

[@inthewoodshed9611]

According to Karen she suffers for multiple diseases Curious how she never mentioned she’s an alcoholic

[@HercTheJerk]

Smug look on her face 😒

[@kateskeys]

She’s a narcissist She enjoys being the defendant in a murder trail? She seems jubilant

[@telmesomethinidk]

dude its been how many months and she still is acting like that

[@surfer1927]

Something wasn’t right and the public knows it. The ops were sus

[@SarinaSazi]

Proctor just got removed from duty. Vile man! This will make it harder to retry this

[@tracikonrad3605]

Why would you smile she's getting another trial and evidence will beyond doubt this they have guilty verdict

[@JacquelineBurton-ro3vq]

No more tail light to frame her with and the lead investigator has been relieved of duty from the da’s office which looks terrible for the prosecution also the Feds haven’t finished their investigation yet they only released a portion of information so who knows what else or who else gets involved in this

[@nathanstines31]

The jury did a terrible job!!! I would find her guilty!!!

[@926paaja]

Based on what? Not evidence which would be an illegal verdict it has to be based on the state’s evidence

[@telmesomethinidk]

i think the jury is just waitin for somethin…..

[@kateskeys]

Karen read is the only person I’ve ever seen in my 64 yrs who enjoys being the defendant in her own murder trial She’s always in front of the camera She is a narcissist

[@shoedawg1872]

And GUILTY

[@christine6205]

Talking to protesters who does that? Miss Hollywood has to go through this again & this time she shouldn't sneer at the jury or maybe peering is a better word stares them down

[@georgewashington3555]

Congrats Karen read and lawyers Yannetti and Jackson. Great work.

[@daltonoftheyear]

does it matter to you whether she did it or not?

[@shonp3761]

@@daltonoftheyear No. They didn't prove she did and based on the how they handled it, they didn't care either. Actions speak loud as hell and theirs were not even about the victim, it was about making sure eyes were on ANYONE but those other cops. Riddle me this, if cops cannot let families know information during an active investigation, how can they tell old high school friends and the people who own the home where the body was found???

[@RebeccaLunsford-qe2kt]

Don't be so fast this isn't a win. She can very well be retired. It's not over. I will admit the evidence is not great.

[@georgewashington3555]

@@daltonoftheyear It matters to me that she is innocent yes and that is why she has wide public support.

[@daltonoftheyear]

@@georgewashington3555 so did oj.

[@cheriamour2429]

Yes, does she really think she's in a position to be smiling, smirking, and laughing, Iike she did in court? No class.

[@josephtravis1032]

I hate those simps who defend her

[@Barb417]

Why smiling? Shes not innocent.

[@e-negative8220]

Smiling she was not put in prison for what she didn’t do or smiling she got away with it for now, either way smiling tells us nothing

[@Rachel88009]

Her smirking infuriated me

[@User.25432]

Am sure you would also be happy if you not convicted of murder

[@vegefranz]

2 FBI experts testified that he was not killed by a car. Case is over

[@fenrichvega6166]

I love how these fools jump for joy at a mistrial and then seriously pretend like that automatically means shes not guilty. No it means what it means, no unanimous verdict. So is she guilty or not guilty.....who knows? Time to wait for the next trial....whenever that is. I for one am done with this cause at the end of the day.....i have no idea who this karen chick is. She just sum college prof and everyone making this into sum big ol deal like she a movie star or something

[@YoungJustice222]

She’s guilty

[@josephwilson8391]

This is nuts. I would have preferred a Verdict one way or the other. A mistrial is just going to be even more painful for the Mother of John. I don't get it. Did the Prosecution team do bad or was the Jury filled with questionable Jurors? And whether you think Karen is Guilty or Innocent. How can she get a fair trial after all the publicity this one got? How would they find a Jury that doesn't know about this case? I'm sorry this Jury did not do their jobs. She either is Innocent or Guilty. A mistrial just shows you that the Jury or Prosecution team did a terrible job.

[@bmass0828]

Well, when you present altered evidence and have an investigating officer say he hates the supposed perpetrator personally, these things tend to happen.

[@Ipetam]

Just because they reached a conclusion you don't like doesn't mean the jury didn't do their job.

[@jenniferhennessy28]

There would be no way to have another fair trial. Everyone is that area and all around would know. All the evidence will or lack of will be out there. They know each other's cases now. If one select group of ppl can't come to a decision why keep going to do it again. Obviously there wasn't huge evidence either way. But the next trial might get someone who just doesn't wanna argue and maybe give in .which won't be fair . No way should this be tried again

[@KC-ed1dj]

Not true. The mistrial shows that the jury indeed did their job and that the prosecution did not prove their case. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. They have to prove their version of events within a shadow of a doubt. The jury apparently still had doubts. Would you rather a jury convict an innocent person or release a guilty person just to avoid a mistrial? Your comment made absolutely no sense.

[@karaDee2363]

I think the jury saw what a lot of people the public saw which was a police detective unit that was highly biased and looking for a patsy to conveniently frame the murder on. Karen was the perfect Patsy to frame the murder on since she just dropped her boyfriend off at the party

[@enigma_-_79]

Why is she grinning? She’s still in the same position, she is going to have to be tried over again. This wasn’t a win. If anything, it’s better for the prosecution. They can streamline their charges, witnesses and form of questioning. I imagine that the prosecutor will have a second attorney next time around.

[@vegefranz]

2 FBI experts testified that he was not killed by a car. Case is over

[@enigma_-_79]

@@vegefranz It’s not over for Karen Read. She’s still out on bond, still facing charges, still going to court for the trial. She might have had that smug smirk on her face but it means nothing. She’s in deep doo doo.

[@JudySoames]

That’s what guilty people do blame everyone else FBI will do their job and arrest her

[@hellokeroppi5406]

Wow. What a circus… heart goes out to the Okeefes.

[@shipwreck8847]

Because she knew she got away with murder.

[@jase4270]

Well good on her if she did get away with murder.

[@blushslice]

Disgusting

[@CoolNala]

Her smirk tells all... She knows she got away with this!

[@bernardlawson665]

Junk No News Rubbish

[@lauren6509]

Framed? So who was in the car then? This is my first time hearing of this and obviously she's very well loved so if she didn't do it im glad she's free. If she did what's done in the dark will always come to light 💯

[@VictoriaGray-yq2gd]

Lauren that’s how the saying goes and what goes around comes around

[@Ipetam]

I think the theory is that he was beaten inside that house, not hit with the car.

[@cocoloco40]

He was never even hit by a car.

[@SA-bx5pp]

An expert witness and the state medical examiner concluded that his injuries were not consistent with being hit by her car.

[@Ten-zH120fu]

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ do some research before commenting.

[@evanmurphey]

Pretty white women 501 - 1 Justice System

[@josephwilson8391]

Who's the one that didn't Win? Is that Jodi Arias? She's not bad looking but there's pics that I wish I didn't see of her...

[@Homelander_EJ]

Pretty 😂😂

[@jeanLYONS-t5x]

She’s pretty??

[@elainekellogg6345]

@@jeanLYONS-t5xshe’s thin lol

[@stephensmith7293]

@@josephwilson8391 Dalia Dippolito didn't win either. She got sixteen years to serve. Can't believe the judge in her case gave her four years credit, for time served, while awaiting and attending the trial. I'd have given her the full twenty years. When she was interviewed a few times, during the case, she suddenly developed a lisp when she spoke on camera, to make her appear the innocent little girl, being bullied and set up by the system.

[@musaabraham7968]

Blake Lively is perfect to play karen read on new Lifetime movie

[@kten5350]

that will never happen lol she is wayyyy too big of a star for a lifetime movie

[@JerichaG92]

I said Jodie Comer

[@stink7877]

defense attorney jackson: we aint got no quit! Also defense attorney jackson: i quit 💀

[@PlanchonTV]

How would it have even been possible to fill out the jury verdict slip if Counts 1 and 3 were not guilty, and then they left Count 2 blank - according to Judge Bev, that would have meant all three counts were not guilty. They weren't decided on Count 2 so that barred them from filling out the slip at all.

[@rppoker8541]

We all know she did it

[@MuzicTunes-lk6np]

People normally judge by their own personal experience. For example, women who have been abused by a former ex will probably say, "Not guilty." However, a man who has been taken advantage of by multiple women might say, "Guilty. " 🤔

[@MarkHicks-qh5gt]

She Acts

[@NotFalling4it]

What? People thought she was guilty? This is such a divided case judging by comments. I thought everyone suspected she was innocent but apparently not. Hmmmm

[@KevinL-ih9rl]

Guilty

[@MsWill]

Looks like she didn’t do it. I can see the stress from this case and family has affected her face. Oh, Massachusetts and especially Boston… so stressful. I hope she goes and pampers herself and takes deep breathes and moves on now. They can revisit the trial with the people on property of where his body was. Injuries didn’t match what an SUV can do. RIP to her former boyfriend and much peace to her. I would go enjoy some other country or island if I were her. Go get some massages 🎉

[@vinsemi9734]

Karen Read: Goddess is the name of the book I wrote. Y’all should check it out. It’s right I. Our backyard.

[@michael93DG]

R u fucken kidding !!

[@iguana9173]

Booo!! She’s guilty!!

[@kerri-lynbryant293]

Guilty as charged.

[@teebzr5975]

As a ex cop, and I personally know how cops drink alot, something is up with all parties, even something happened inside that house. So..

[@St_Augustines_Cry8]

Innocent until proven guilty. May not like this but we have to abide by this in our judicial system. There seems to be so much ambiguity in this case.

[@RebeccaLunsford-qe2kt]

2:18 What disgustit me the most is none of these people give a damn about rhe victim or his family. Karen has also made it very clear she doesn't give a damn about him either. And she she claimed to " love him. " Even if Karen didn't do this the victim is the one that matters here. Rhis isn't about her. This is about justice for the victim and his family.

[@reprovedcandy]

I know nothing of this case, but her name is Karen so I'm appalled the jury didn't find her guilty.

[@silverchan9999]

Oh hey it's Turtleboy! I know that guy!

[@FDR-ww6xz]

Karen will always be a Karen.

[@josephsuarez9594]

She’s giving that “I-did-it-so-what” look like Catherine Tramell did in Basic Instinct 2 at the press conference. See it and you will know what I’m taking about.

[@ericastones1052]

It was clear his cop buddies made a mistake and instead of taking responsibility they just frame the girlfriend

[@ikapatino3214]

Karen Reed gets a mistrial meanwhile Casey Anthony is free and Scott Peterson is on death row I guess you have to be a woman.

[@tomas746]

Quit playing with those police bbygirl see what they got you into? Get urself a defense lawyer boyfriend

[@rosario508]

I live in the Boston area (Cambridge) and I find this case EXTREMELY BORING!!!

[@nicenessispriceless2681]

@@rosario508 I find it bizarre that you’ve wasted time watching a boring case. I wish I had time like that to waste.

[@rosario508]

@@nicenessispriceless2681What can I say….I’m hopelessly addicted to IE

[@becksdom1120]

Karen read gains the whole world and loses good friends from the Okeefes.

[@moinulhussain6411]

She did it but once again the law failed us what a sad day RIP officer god will punish those who made u suffer 👏

[@DG-nk7jo]

Hopefully the prosecution never stops, she didn’t win and the evidence is stacked against her.

[@euridisisorellana9844]

She smiles like OJ Simpson

[@cathy265]

For someone who lost her husband no matter what their issues were, she doesn’t seem at all sad that he’s dead. She only cares that she’s facing charges for his murder but not at all sad that her husband is gone. Whether or not she committed murder.

[@drg8687]

He died over 2 years ago and she has been railroaded by the state.

[@josephwilson8391]

Everyone deals with death differently. This doesn't prove Guilt or Innocence. Someone botched this. Whether it was the Prosecution team or maybe she really is innocent. Hard to know what went on at this trial since we weren't the Jury. We don't even know what they did or didn't see that had them split.

[@reneekorabiak2406]

He was a cheating boyfriend

[@mr.chocolate3721]

It happened 2 years ago. What were you expecting her to do? Lie on the ground and wail?

[@jenniferhennessy28]

I think after the lengthy trial and all that has been said about her and her boyfriend and years since it happened. Ur worried about your freedom. Not the loss of the bf anymore

[@Jack-bc5xg]

No cameras or protesters should be allowed near the courthouse next time.

[@926paaja]

Recall this judge!!!!!

[@rea1dead]

bruh

[@mariajaramillo1135]

I don't know anything about these case, but I have a questions, was it a DNA done to see if her DNA was found on him since she is being accused of beating him to death ? Was his DNA found on the car ,that could prove she ran over him.

[@vegefranz]

2 FBI experts testified that he was not killed by a car. Case is over

[@kerri-lynbryant293]

Nah! Jacko you didn't win this one. Just wait..🙏

[@thekn0wing]

She was framed by who? Lmfao 😭😭🙏

[@cocoloco40]

You didn’t watch any of the trial?

[@josephsisson]

You need to change your handle. You know nothing of the trial!

[@vegefranz]

2 FBI experts testified that he was not killed by a car. Case is over

[@toma5153]

Yes, Lively could play Read in the movie. Not sure which actor could play the misfit Proctor though.

[@JerichaG92]

Jon Bernthal

[@JasonFoo1653]

Karen Read is so NOT SORRY about what happened to John O Keefe she deserves to be guilty

[@josephsisson]

Nope!

[@ericdwhitmorec]

Well duh... That case is rotten to the core

[@bradye21playsIndieHorror]

She just looks and acts like a Karen.

[@mrnon0z]

Modern age casey Anthony

[@RyunChan-t2u]

This looks like a parody

[@ItsJr]

Do lawyers go to hell?

[@CaptainChapin]

Queen behavior free sis

[@EpicStuffYT]

Omg

[@Jairogliphx]

She’s innocent ❤

[@deletedaccount5045]

Hell ya Turtleboy

[@eileengilbert1384]

Lie!

[@Thunder_Dome45]

Yeah Well I'm getting Serial Mom vibes.

[@trep40]

I’m not surprised that it ended in a mistrial. I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens again.

[@HurricanePatrick]

Sex can get you out of prison

[@sethcarreiro2801]

I just lost all respect for this channel with that last question. Get it together.

[@alexpp8781]

I think she cant afford second trial

[@1104ray]

woooooooooooo hoooooooooooooo gets get away with stuff all th time woooooooooo hooooooooooooooooo