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Karen Read's defense set to call its first witness in her retrial in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend
Karen Read's defense is set to call its first witness on Friday, marking a new phase in her retrial in the killing of John O'Keefe, her off-duty Boston police officer boyfriend whose body was found buried in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in January 2022. Read – whose first trial ended with a hung jury – has already promised a 'more robust' case than the one her attorneys put on last year, when they called six witnesses for less than two full days of testimony. Their case this time is 'broader and deeper,' Read told reporters last week, saying it will include 'more witnesses' and last at least a week. Prosecutors have accused Read of putting her Lexus SUV in reverse and striking O'Keefe with her vehicle just after midnight on January 29, 2022, after the couple went out with drinking with friends who were gathering for an after party at a home on Fairview Road. But Read's defense argues she has been framed by other off-duty law enforcement who were inside that home, alleging they killed O'Keefe and conspired to frame her. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. A key question is whether Read will take the stand. She did not testify in the first trial. But jurors in her retrial have already heard from the defendant: Throughout their case, prosecutors – led by special prosecutor Hank Brennan – have played numerous clips taken from interviews Read gave reporters or documentary film crews, working to use her statements against her. 'This is my version of testifying. Doing this film is my testimony,' she said in Investigation Discovery's 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.' (Investigation Discovery, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery) 'I want to say what happened,' she added, 'exactly as it happened.' Prosecutors for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rested their case in chief on Thursday after calling 38 witnesses over more than 20 days of testimony, including the victim's friends and family; members of state and local law enforcement who played a role in the investigation; and experts who analyzed a raft of digital and physical forensic evidence. Notably absent from the prosecution's case was Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts State Trooper who led the investigation into O'Keefe's death but was dishonorably discharged from the agency earlier this year for sexist and offensive text messages he sent about the suspect. Proctor apologized for the texts during his testimony in the first trial, but Read's defense attorneys used them to paint a picture of a flawed and biased investigation – a strategy they have so far echoed in the retrial. Proctor is included on the defense's list of prospective witnesses, but whether he will testify again remains to be seen. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Karen Read's defense set to call its first witness in her retrial in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend
FacebookTweetLink Follow Karen Read's defense is set to call its first witness on Friday, marking a new phase in her retrial in the killing of John O'Keefe, her off-duty Boston police officer boyfriend whose body was found buried in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in January 2022. Read – whose first trial ended with a hung jury – has already promised a 'more robust' case than the one her attorneys put on last year, when they called six witnesses for less than two full days of testimony. Their case this time is 'broader and deeper,' Read told reporters last week, saying it will include 'more witnesses' and last at least a week. Prosecutors have accused Read of putting her Lexus SUV in reverse and striking O'Keefe with her vehicle just after midnight on January 29, 2022, after the couple went out with drinking with friends who were gathering for an after party at a home on Fairview Road. But Read's defense argues she has been framed by other off-duty law enforcement who were inside that home, alleging they killed O'Keefe and conspired to frame her. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. A key question is whether Read will take the stand. She did not testify in the first trial. But jurors in her retrial have already heard from the defendant: Throughout their case, prosecutors – led by special prosecutor Hank Brennan – have played numerous clips taken from interviews Read gave reporters or documentary film crews, working to use her statements against her. 'This is my version of testifying. Doing this film is my testimony,' she said in Investigation Discovery's 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.' (Investigation Discovery, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery) 'I want to say what happened,' she added, 'exactly as it happened.' Prosecutors for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rested their case in chief on Thursday after calling 38 witnesses over more than 20 days of testimony, including the victim's friends and family; members of state and local law enforcement who played a role in the investigation; and experts who analyzed a raft of digital and physical forensic evidence. Notably absent from the prosecution's case was Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts State Trooper who led the investigation into O'Keefe's death but was dishonorably discharged from the agency earlier this year for sexist and offensive text messages he sent about the suspect. Proctor apologized for the texts during his testimony in the first trial, but Read's defense attorneys used them to paint a picture of a flawed and biased investigation – a strategy they have so far echoed in the retrial. Proctor is included on the defense's list of prospective witnesses, but whether he will testify again remains to be seen. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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3 days ago
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Where Are Sherri Papini's Parents Now? A Look at Their Relationship After Her Mom Denied That She Was Kidnapped
Sherri Papini was born the younger of two girls to her parents, Richard and Loretta Graeff After she went missing in November 2016, Papini's parents helped lead the search for her In ID's May 2025 docuseries, Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie, her parents said that they didn't believe her latest claims that she was actually kidnappedSherri Papini vanished from her home in Redding, Calif., on Nov. 2, 2016. Her parents, Richard Graeff and Loretta Graeff, were in the middle of organizing a balloon release in her honor when they learned that she had been found. 'My friend gets a phone call from a lady in the gas station on I-5,' Sherri's father said in the 2025 Investigation Discovery docuseries Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie. 'The [California Highway Patrol] went into that gas station and said, 'We found her.' We just fell apart.' The mom of two told police that she had been kidnapped by two armed and masked Hispanic women who allegedly chained her in a bedroom and subjected her to 22 days of torture, including branding the word 'EXODUS' on her back. Sherri claimed that one of the women let her go on Thanksgiving Day, when she was found walking along a rural road 150 miles from her home. Days after her return, Richard told PEOPLE that the family was 'so thankful' to have Sherri back and that she needed 'time to heal.' But a six-year-long investigation revealed that Sherri had fabricated the abduction and spent those 22 days hiding out in her ex-boyfriend's apartment in Costa Mesa, Calif. In 2022, she was charged with making false statements and mail fraud and received an 18-month federal prison sentence. Two years after her release in 2023, Sherri claimed in the docuseries that she lied only about her kidnapper's identity and that it was her ex-boyfriend, James Reyes, who abducted and held her captive. She told Caught in the Lie filmmakers that she wanted to keep the details of their prior emotional affair hidden out of fear husband, Keith Papini, would use it to take full custody of their children. Reyes denied Sherri's claims, and Richard said in the docuseries that 'nobody knows what the real truth is.' Here's everything to know about what Loretta and Richard Graeff have said about Sherri Papini's case — and what their relationship is like with their daughter now. Loretta and Richard Graeff raised Sherri and her sister, Sheila Koester, in northern California. In the 2024 Hulu docuseries Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini, Koester claimed that they bonded over shared childhood trauma stemming from drug and alcohol abuse in their home. Sherri's childhood friend, Jenifer Harrison, told filmmakers that Sherri would come over to her house to escape 'whatever was going on with her parents.' She also alleged that she witnessed 'Loretta grabbing Sherri by her hair, cursing at her and dragging her down the hallway.' Sherri ran away from home at 16, and in recorded interviews featured in Perfect Wife, Richard, described her to detectives as a 'couch hopper' who drifted between friends' homes. The Sacramento Bee reported in 2017 that 13 years before her disappearance, the family had made multiple 911 calls regarding Sherri's behavior. Richard accused his daughter of vandalizing his home in 2000 and of making an unauthorized withdrawal from his bank account in 2003, according to call logs and incident reports obtained by the outlet. In 2003, Loretta also alleged that Sherri, then 21 years old, was 'harming herself and blaming the injuries on [her]' and called the police seeking advice on how to handle the situation. None of the cases resulted in charges or arrests, and the family called the newspaper's decision to publish them 'shameful' and 'victim-blaming' in a statement to ABC News. In Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie, Loretta told filmmakers that she didn't believe her daughter was kidnapped. "My daughter was very, very unhappy in her marriage,' she said. 'She wanted some kind of happiness. When [Reyes] showed up and Sherri went with him, it wasn't a kidnapping, it was more 'I want to have a little bit of happiness in my life because it's been very, very hard.' " Loretta also alleged that her daughter needed to 'get away' from Keith and that she didn't abandon her two kids, Tyler Papini and Violet Papini. Loretta and Richard have maintained a low profile since their daughters' alleged abduction and subsequent arrest. However, they both participated in the 2025 docuseries Caught in the Lie. After Sherri was released in 2023, she moved in with her parents. Richard told filmmakers that he and Loretta have lost jobs, friends and family because of how highly publicized and controversial the case was. 'It's difficult to explain what they've been through,' Sherri said in the docuseries. 'I've watched my parents be crucified in the media … It's horrifying to think that I'm even a little bit a part of that.' When asked if they felt like they knew what really happened with their daughter, Richard responded, 'You'd have to ask Sherri.' Read the original article on People
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6 days ago
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How to watch ‘Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' for free: Time, streaming
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new documentary series exploring the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax, from her perspective, is set to air its first two episodes tonight. 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' is a four-part docuseries that will feature Papini's first major interview since the event that made headlines in 2016. Papini, who now alleges that she was the victim of a violent kidnapping, reenacted her kidnapping and took a polygraph test for the cameras. Papini intially told investigators that she was abducted by a pair of gun-toting Hispanic women while she was jogging near her home on Nov. 2, 2016. She convinced family and friends that the fictional story was true, but investigators found that she was staying with an ex-boyfriend in Costa Mesa, Calif. and Papini signed a plea deal admitting that the ordeal was a hoax. Advertisement In 2022, Papini pleaded guilty to charges related to the faked kidnapping and was sentenced to 18 months behind bars. She was released in August 2023. what to know about 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' Date and time: May 26, 9 p.m. ET May 26, 9 p.m. ET Channel: ID (Investigation Discovery) ID (Investigation Discovery) Streaming: Philo, Max The new doc comes roughly a year after another documentary about the case featuring Papini's ex-husband Keith was released on Hulu. What time is 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' on tonight? Advertisement 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' premieres tonight, May 26, at 9:00 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery (ID). 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' episode guide: Four episodes of 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' will air over two nights. Episode 1: 'Exodus' and Episode 2: 'I'm A Liar' – Monday, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET Monday, May 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET Episode 3: 'Multiple Truths' and Episode 4: 'It's Complicated' – Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 p.m. ET How to watch 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' for free: If you don't have a cable subscription with access to ID, you'll need a live TV streaming service to watch 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' for free. We recommend Philo, which comes with a seven day free trial before $28/month payments begin. Advertisement You can also take advantage of free trials of DIRECTV and Hulu + Live TV to watch 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie.' The free trials are five and three days long, respectively. Other ways to stream 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie': 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' will be available to stream live on two other services: Sling TV and Max. Both of Sling TV's streaming plans come with Investigation Discovery, so you'll be able to get it for just $23 with Sling's 50% off your first month promotion that's currently running. Max will also be airing the episodes of 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' at the same time they air on ID. Subscriptions to Max begin at $9.99/month. Advertisement Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
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6 days ago
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Sherri Papini, real-life 'Gone Girl' accused of faking her own kidnapping in 2016, now says it was all real
Nine years after Sherri Papini was declared missing when she didn't return home from a run in Redding, Calif., the mother of two is changing her story. Sherri, who was dubbed a real-life 'Gone Girl' in 2016, referring to the 2012 novel by Gillian Flynn, speaks out publicly for the first time in the Investigation Discovery docuseries Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie, which premieres on Monday on HBO Max. 'Haven't you ever lied? Have you ever lied in the history of your existence?' Sherri asks viewers in the second episode of the series. 'And then has that lie been blown up and broadcasted around the world? It's so much more complex than just pointing the finger and saying, 'You're a liar.' I wish more than anything I could've been more truthful.' The Investigation Discovery docuseries reviews the original story that was reported throughout late 2016: While on a run, Sherri disappeared, and her husband, Keith, called the police. Redding police search for her, and behind the scenes Keith got the FBI involved too. Twenty-two days later, on Thanksgiving, a passing motorist spotted Sherri running across a church parking lot with a chain around her waist and her wrists zip-tied together. Police took photos of the significant bruising across her body, alongside burn marks and a brand on the back of her shoulder blade. At a press conference a week after Sherri's return, the police said Sherri claimed she was taken by two Hispanic women to an unknown location. After four years of nothing coming to light about the alleged perpetrators, the FBI connected DNA on the pair of underwear Sherri had been wearing to her ex-boyfriend James Reyes. They spoke to Reyes, and he claimed Sherri had asked for help to get away from her husband. On March 3, 2022, five years after she was reported missing, Sherri was arrested on a charge of lying to the FBI. She pleaded guilty to faking her kidnapping and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Keith told police he was 'blindsided' and 'in shock' about his wife faking her own disappearance. In April 2022, Keith filed for divorce from Sherri and requested full custody of their son and daughter. Keith was not interviewed in the HBO Max series. He was, however, a major voice throughout Hulu's documentary about the case, Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini, and gave several interviews with news networks about the situation. In the Hulu documentary, he said he has not spoken directly to Sherri in years. The media attention around Hulu's documentary, and Keith's assertion that Sherri intentionally staged the kidnapping to have an affair, is also referenced throughout Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie as the 'media's version of what happened.' Hulu did not respond to Yahoo Entertainment's request for comment. "I wanted to get the truth out," Keith Papini told ABC news station KGO-TV in June 2024. "There's been so many lies out there and misreportings during that time, and I really wanted to land a message of 'This is what happened to my family, friends, the community.' We were all taken advantage of." 'I'm so tired of keeping this secret and living the lie,' Papini says at the beginning of the first episode of the series. 'Now I get to tell the truth.' In Sherri's retelling, she claims she was in communication with Reyes in 2016 through burner phones but had no intention of traveling with him. She said she originally claimed two Hispanic women kidnapped her because she thought somehow it would lead police to Reyes, whose mom, Sherri thought, was Hispanic. Sherri said during the docuseries that she thought sketching a woman who, in her opinion, looked similar to Reyes's mother could help lead the investigation toward him. She said she was having an emotional affair with Reyes because she was scared of Keith, who was 'threatening to take everything from me.' The detectives involved have not investigated Sherri's allegations against Keith. But Reyes, according to Sherri, kept her tied in a room that was boarded up, and she had no idea where she was for three weeks. She claimed she only lied to the FBI about being kidnapped by two Hispanic women because she was worried about how Reyes would react and whether it would impact her children. She ultimately insists that Reyes kidnapped and abused her — that she didn't fake a kidnapping and willingly went with him — and that Keith's behavior had pushed her toward rekindling her previous connection with Reyes in the first place. Sherri said she pleaded guilty in 2022 to orchestrating the hoax because she felt pressure to do so. That's the big question throughout the docuseries: What actually happened during these three weeks in November 2016? The series speaks to psychologists (one of whom is Sherri's personal therapist), police and FBI agents who were involved in the investigation and even has Sherri undergo a polygraph test while filming. The production team hires a private investigator at one point to research some of Sherri's claims. But as one psychologist says in the final episode of the series, 'More than one thing can be true at the same time.' 'My only hope for justice is that the person who held me captive and tortured me comes forward and admits to his crime,' Sherri says in the final moments of the last episode, referring to Reyes, who has not been charged with anything related to her disappearance. 'I was at rock bottom, there's no more. There's no more. What the f*** am I going to do? I mean, really. Do you think that this film will do more harm than good for me?' The first episode ofpremieres on May 26 at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
