Washington DC [US], June 29: A scripted adaptation based on the Karen Read murder trial, which recently concluded with her acquittal, is officially in development, according to Variety.
Karen Read and her lead defense attorney, Alan Jackson, are collaborating with LBI Entertainment to bring the case to screen, incorporating never-before-disclosed elements of the story.
Read was recently found not guilty in her second trial for the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. She had been accused of hitting O’Keefe with her car and leaving the scene. While she was acquitted of second-degree murder, she was found guilty of driving under the influence.
The case has captured significant public and media attention, spawning multiple documentaries, including A Body in the Snow and a separate Netflix docuseries.
“This isn’t just a legal thriller. It’s about what happens when a single voice refuses to be silenced,” said Julie Yorn, Head of Production at LBI. “Karen’s case reflects the complicated moment in time in which we live. We will have an opportunity to show layers that have never been brought to light, and we are committed to telling the story with urgency, nuance, and care.”
In addition to the scripted series, a book project is also in the works, with both Read and Jackson involved, Variety reported.