Karen Read Case: Cold Blooded Murderer or Cover-Up? The VERY Controversial Case & A Deep Dive
Summary
TLDRIn this episode of Serial, host Annie Elise delves into the controversial case of Karen Reed, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The case is complicated by allegations of a cover-up involving law enforcement and a mysterious Google search about dying in the cold. As Karen's trial approaches, new evidence emerges, including the revelation that the lead investigator may have had undisclosed personal ties to key players in the case, casting doubt on the investigation's integrity and raising questions about Karen's guilt.
Takeaways
- 🔍 The case revolves around Karen Reed, who is accused of hitting and killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, on January 28th, 2022.
- 👩⚖️ Karen Reed's defense team insists on her innocence and alleges a potential cover-up involving state and local police, suggesting that O'Keefe was assaulted inside a house and left outside.
- 🚨 The prosecution argues that Reed ran over O'Keefe and left the scene after a night of drinking, basing their case on evidence such as matching red plastic from Reed's tail light found at the scene.
- 🧬 Forensic data and surveillance video information are crucial to the case, with both sides interpreting the evidence differently.
- 📱 Text messages and voicemails between Reed and O'Keefe reveal a turbulent relationship, with O'Keefe wanting to end the relationship and Reed expressing anger and hate towards him.
- 🔎 The defense claims that O'Keefe's injuries were consistent with an animal attack and points to the involvement of a German Shepherd owned by the homeowner of the house where O'Keefe was found dead.
- 📅 The trial has faced multiple delays and legal battles, including a federal investigation into the arrest and prosecution of Reed, and the potential misconduct by the prosecution and lead investigator Trooper Michael Proctor.
- 🤝 Social connections between Proctor and the Albert family, where O'Keefe's body was found, raise questions about the objectivity of the investigation.
- 🚗 An accident reconstructionist hired by the FBI found that O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being hit by Reed's car, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
- 📢 The case has garnered significant public attention and support for Reed, with many people rallying outside the courthouse in her defense.
Q & A
What personal struggles was the host of Serial dealing with at the beginning of the episode?
-The host of Serial was dealing with jaw issues which required a surgical procedure. She mentioned that her jaw pain was finally under control, but she was still experiencing swelling and nerve bruising that affected her speech and made her mouth move differently.
What was the controversy surrounding the case of Karen Reed?
-The controversy surrounding the case of Karen Reed was that she was accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, with her car and then leaving him to die in the cold. The case is complex due to conflicting evidence, allegations of a cover-up involving law enforcement, and the fact that mainstream media outlets were openly speculating about a potential murder or cover-up.
What happened on the night of January 28th, 2022, according to the prosecution's version of events?
-According to the prosecution, on the night of January 28th, 2022, Karen Reed and John O'Keefe were bar-hopping and were invited to a fellow police officer's house for an afterparty. Prosecutors allege that Karen, in a drunken rage, reversed her Lexus SUV and hit John, then drove off and left him to die in the cold.
What is Karen Reed's defense team alleging happened on the night of John O'Keefe's death?
-Karen Reed's defense team alleges that John went into the house for the afterparty and something must have happened inside the house after she left. They believe that whatever happened inside escalated quickly and then John was placed outside the house where he was found dead in the morning.
The defense and prosecution disagreed on the interpretation of the same video and digital evidence. The defense alleges a cover-up by the Massachusetts State Police, implying that multiple law enforcement agents are involved in a murder and that all of those officers have extremely close ties to a Massachusetts State Trooper who led the investigation into Karen from the start.
-The defense and prosecution disagreed on the interpretation of the same video and digital evidence. The defense alleges a cover-up by the Massachusetts State Police, implying that multiple law enforcement agents are involved in a murder and that all of those officers have extremely close ties to a Massachusetts State Trooper who led the investigation into Karen from the start.
What happened on the night Karen and John went out with their friends?
-Karen and John went out with their friends, including other Boston police officers, to local bars and later to the home of another Boston police officer for a continuation of the party. This was the night before John was found dead outside the house.
What was the cause of John O'Keefe's death according to the medical examiner?
-The medical examiner found that John O'Keefe's death was due to significant blunt force trauma injuries that occurred prior to him becoming hypothermic. The hypothermia was a contributing factor to his death, along with the brain bleeding and possible involvement of a physical altercation or fight.
What was the significance of the broken tail light on Karen's Lexus SUV?
-The broken tail light on Karen's Lexus SUV was significant because it was part of the evidence suggesting that Karen may have hit John with her car. A piece of red plastic matching the tail light was found at the scene where John was found, and shards of a cocktail glass were embedded in the bumper of the SUV.
What were the charges against Karen Reed initially and how did they change over time?
-Karen Reed was initially charged with manslaughter, motor vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene of a collision that caused a death. However, after a grand jury was presented with more information, her charges were upgraded to second-degree murder.
What is the main argument of Karen Reed's defense team?
-Karen Reed's defense team argues that she is innocent and that there was foul play by other parties inside the house where John was found dead. They suggest that John was assaulted before being left outside and that there is a potential cover-up involving state and local police.
What was the significance of the Google search made by Jennifer McCabe?
-The Google search made by Jennifer McCabe, inquiring about how long it takes to die in the cold, was significant because it was made hours before John O'Keefe's body was discovered. This raised suspicions and added to the complexity of the case, as it could potentially suggest foreknowledge of the crime.
What was the role of the dog in the case?
-The defense team suggested that the dog, owned by Brian Albert, might have attacked John O'Keefe. They pointed out that the injuries on John's arm were consistent with an animal attack and that the dog was rehomed mysteriously after the incident. This theory was supported by the fact that Brian Albert admitted the dog was not great with strangers.
What was the significance of the phone records and text messages between John and Karen?
-The phone records and text messages between John and Karen showed that they were having relationship problems and that John wanted to break up with her. This could potentially provide a motive for the crime, as suggested by the prosecution.
What was the impact of the federal investigation on the case?
-The federal investigation added another layer of complexity to the case. It was revealed that the lead investigator, Trooper Michael Proctor, might have had a personal relationship with some of the involved parties, which could potentially bias the investigation. The defense team used this information to question the integrity of the case against Karen Reed.
What was the public's reaction to Karen Reed's case?
-There was a significant amount of public support for Karen Reed. Many people rallied outside the courthouse in her support, which is unusual for a case involving the murder of a police officer. This could potentially indicate a level of doubt about Karen's guilt or a belief in a potential cover-up or conspiracy.
Outlines
🎤 Podcast Introduction and Personal Update
The host welcomes the audience to a new episode of the Serial podcast, disclosing a recent medical procedure that has temporarily affected their appearance and speech. They provide context for the situation, including the nature of their jaw issues, the ineffective Botox treatment, and the more invasive procedure they underwent. Despite still recovering and experiencing swelling and nerve bruising, the host decides to continue recording to share important cases, albeit with more media and b-roll footage due to their current insecurities about their appearance.
🕵️♂️ Case Introduction: The Mysterious Death of John O'Keefe
The host delves into the controversial case of Karen Reed, a finance professor accused of causing the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The case began as a conspiracy theory but has since gained mainstream media attention, with discussions of a potential cover-up. The host outlines the events of January 28th, 2022, when Reed and O'Keefe went bar-hopping and were invited to a fellow officer's house party. The details of what happened next are disputed, with prosecutors alleging Reed hit O'Keefe with her SUV in a fit of rage, while Reed's defense team suggests a cover-up involving multiple law enforcement agents.
🔍 Examining the Evidence: Witnesses and Assertions
The host presents the conflicting accounts from witnesses and the evidence collected from the scene. Friends of Reed and O'Keefe who were present on the night of the incident provide varying testimonies, and the host discusses the forensic data and surveillance video that both the defense and prosecution interpret differently. The case becomes a battle of experts, with the defense alleging a conspiracy and cover-up by the Massachusetts State Police, implying that multiple officers are involved in a murder.
🚨 The Night of January 28th: Sequence of Events
The host reconstructs the sequence of events on January 28th, detailing the night's activities, the arrival at the house party, and the discovery of O'Keefe's body. The narrative includes the testimonies of various witnesses, the timeline of text messages and phone calls, and the actions of Reed and O'Keefe throughout the night. The host also describes the emergency response and the initial police investigation, highlighting the confusion and distress of those involved.
🩺 John O'Keefe's Autopsy and Injuries
The host discusses the results of John O'Keefe's autopsy, which revealed multiple injuries, including a laceration to the back of his head, skull fractures, and brain bleeding. The medical examiner's findings suggest that the significant blunt force trauma occurred before O'Keefe became hypothermic. The host also describes the condition of O'Keefe's clothing and the potential contributing factors to his death, including hypothermia and the extensive blunt force trauma.
📱 Analysis of Phone Records and Voicemails
The host examines the phone records and voicemails between John O'Keefe and Karen Reed, revealing problems in their relationship, frequent arguments, and O'Keefe's desire to end the relationship. The analysis of the digital evidence provides insight into the couple's interactions and Reed's emotional state leading up to the incident. The host also discusses the collection and examination of evidence from Reed's vehicle, including broken glass fragments and scratches, as well as the results of tests conducted on the SUV's rear backup camera system.
👩⚖️ Karen Reed's Arrest and Legal Battle
The host outlines the legal proceedings following Karen Reed's arrest, detailing the initial charges and the subsequent upgrading of charges to second-degree murder. The defense's theories and strategies are discussed, including their allegations of foul play by others inside the house and a potential cover-up involving state and local police. The host also mentions the public support for Reed and the impact of the case on the community.
🔎 Unraveling the Mystery: Defense and Prosecution Theories
The host explores the defense's theory that John O'Keefe was attacked inside the house and moved outside later, and their allegations of a cover-up involving law enforcement. The host also addresses the prosecution's stance, which maintains that Reed ran over O'Keefe and left the scene. The defense's claims about the involvement of a dog and the injuries sustained by O'Keefe, as well as the potential destruction of evidence, are discussed in detail.
📢 Public Reactions and the Role of Social Media
The host discusses the public's reactions to the case, including the harassment of witnesses and the impact of social media. The district attorney's statement condemning the harassment and the spread of false narratives is highlighted. The host emphasizes the importance of a fair trial and the dangers of trying cases in the court of public opinion.
🎥 Surveillance Footage and Tail Light Controversy
The host analyzes the surveillance footage that shows Karen Reed backing up her car and the potential damage to the tail light. The defense's claim that the tail light damage could have occurred during the alleged collision with O'Keefe is discussed, as well as the possibility that the damage could have happened at a different time. The host considers the reasonable doubt surrounding the tail light's damage and the implications for the case.
📱 Further Phone Activity and Investigation Updates
The host delves into the phone activity of Jennifer McCabe, who is accused of searching 'how long to die in the cold' on Google, and the implications of this search for the case. The timeline of events and the potential involvement of other individuals in the case are explored. The host also discusses the district attorney's response to the case and the ongoing investigation.
🕵️♂️ Federal Investigation and Accusations of Conspiracy
The host reports on the federal investigation into the case, the potential involvement of Trooper Proctor in planting evidence, and the allegations of a conspiracy. The host examines the claims made by the defense, the responses from the involved parties, and the impact of these accusations on the case and the community.
🎥 Spotlight on the Defense and Public Support
The host discusses the defense's strategy, the public's support for Karen Reed, and the unusual nature of this support given the high-profile nature of the case. The host reflects on the implications of this support and the potential influence of public opinion on the case's outcome.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Serial podcast
💡Karen Reed
💡John O'Keefe
💡Legal case
💡Forensic data
💡Conspiracy theory
💡Mainstream media
💡Surveillance video
💡Hearing
💡Medical examiner
💡Hypothermia
Highlights
The case revolves around Karen Reed and her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, and the controversial circumstances surrounding O'Keefe's death.
Karen Reed has been struggling with jaw issues and underwent a more invasive procedure which has left her swollen and affecting her speech.
The night of January 28th, 2022, Karen and John went bar hopping and were invited to a fellow officer's house for an afterparty, leading to a night of conflicting accounts and allegations.
Prosecutors claim Karen, in a drunken rage, hit John with her Lexus SUV and left him to die in the cold.
Karen's defense argues that John went into the house for the afterparty and something must have happened inside, leading to his death outside the house the following morning.
The case has sparked a media frenzy, with mainstream sources questioning if it's a cold-blooded murder or a cover-up, highlighting the complexity and controversy of the situation.
Karen Reed is a 42-year-old Finance Professor with no prior criminal history, and her defense team alleges a potential cover-up involving Massachusetts State Police.
The defense suggests a possible connection between John's death and other parties at the afterparty, including the homeowner and his dog.
The case lacks clear-cut evidence such as surveillance video or DNA, leading to a reliance on witness testimonies and creating a 'fog of gray' around the events.
John O'Keefe was a 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department and his death has left many in the community shocked and devastated.
The investigation into Karen Reed's case has uncovered a series of inconsistencies, potential cover-ups, and a federal probe into the conduct of the lead investigator, Trooper Michael Proctor.
The trial has been pushed back multiple times due to ongoing investigations and the uncovering of new evidence that could potentially be exculpatory for Karen Reed.
An independent accident reconstructionist hired by the FBI found that John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with being hit by a car, casting doubt on the prosecution's case.
The defense alleges that Karen Reed's phone was seized as part of a witness intimidation conspiracy involving a blogger known as Turtle Boy, and that she was selectively targeted due to her public profile.
The district attorney's office has been accused of misconduct for not disclosing the federal investigation into the case and the lead investigator's personal connections to witnesses.
The case has garnered significant public interest and support for Karen Reed, with many rallying outside the courthouse in her defense.
Transcripts
[Music]
hey True Crime besties welcome back to
an all new episode of Serial
asly hey everybody welcome back to an
all new episode of Serial asly with me
Annie Elise boy oh boy do we have a case
to talk about today however before we
get into that I just wanted to jump on
and kind of do an announcement
disclaimer something like that you might
notice that my mouth is moving a little
bit differently and that I look a little
bit swollen don't worry it's not Botox
it's not filler I know you guys love to
say that but truth is I haven't gotten
Botox or filler in like well over a year
actually I take that back I did get
botox for my jaw and my masser muscles
before I had my most recent procedure um
as a last Stitch effort before having
surgery but anyways that kind of brings
me to that so basically most of you know
I have been struggling with a lot of jaw
issues since fall of last year I had a
small procedure done in December and it
seemed to have helped but it only really
helped for about 6 to 8 weeks and then
the pain came back and it was even more
severe so we did the master Botox hoping
that if we relaxed the muscle that maybe
that would fix it it didn't big surprise
so recently I went in and I had a more
invasive procedure now the good news in
all of this is that my jaw pain is
finally under control like I think we
finally figured it out fingers crossed
the bad news is I'm very swollen still I
have some nerve bruising as well and so
it's making my mouth move a little bit
differently it's also affecting my
speech a little bit it's getting better
and better every single day but it it's
not 100% I thought that the recovery was
only going to be a few weeks but it's
proving to take a little bit longer I
was going to take a break and just not
record until it got better but I was
like you know what no I can speak a lot
of these cases need to be known I'm
going to just do it anyway but that
being said you might notice that things
look different and I just wanted to come
on here and be transparent with what's
going on a lot of you I saw from my most
recent video on the Ruby Frankie case
you already knew that and knew that I
had surgery cuz I had talked about it in
one of my episodes I think and I had Amy
my sister actually do headline
highlights for me the week I had the
surgery cuz I couldn't speak at all I
was like closed shut but anyways long
story short things are swollen my mouth
is there's some nerve issues which will
get better it's just going to take time
and so because of that yeah look I'm
insecure like so many other people I'm
self-conscious about things like other
people so until things get better and
there's improve movement I am going to
be adding in more media and more b-roll
footage over these videos just because I
personally don't even like seeing the
inflammation and how how weird it makes
me look when I'm talking which call me
vain I it's not vain it's just like it's
something that bothers me and I'm
insecure about it I get insecure too
guys so um but anyways I know that
there's been some questions about what's
been going on I noticed um some people
have noticed that there are some
differences happening with my mouth and
so before everybody kind of runs rampant
and starts talking about all these crazy
rumors and bring up Botox and fillers
it's not that it's just I finally got my
jaw corrected but it is taking longer
than planned to heal so that's really
that so the case that we are talking
about today guys is one that is very
very controversial it is one that I
talked about several several months ago
very briefly it started kind of as like
a conspiracy case not a lot of people
were talking about it because it felt
very heavy into the conspiracy but
what's crazy is now mainstream media
sources are even talking about it and
they're full out point blank on their
headers while they're talking about it
they're saying is this a cold-blooded
murder or is this a cover up now
generally in any cases that we've seen
before where there is discussion of
possibly a cover up or possibly some
conspiracy media Outlets especially
mainstream ones never are bold enough to
like put that point blank as the header
on their coverage but it has become so
controversial and there are so many
different elements to this case that
could make you side one way or another
that they're calling it that it's pretty
wild to see so the case we're talking
about today is the one of Karen Reed on
January 28th 2022 Karen Reed and her
boyfriend Boston police officer johon
o'keef spent the night bar hopping and
then later that night they were invited
to a fellow police officer's house for
an Afterparty this was in Canton
Massachusetts so when Karen and John
arrived at the house Karen decided not
to get out of the car but Jon did now
what happened next is Up For Debate
prosecutors say that Karen was mad at
John and that in a drunken rage she
reversed her Lexus SUV and hit him then
drove off and left him to die in the
cold Karen on the other hand has a
completely different story she and her
defense team say that Jon 100% went into
that house for the Afterparty and that
something must have happened inside that
house after she left they believe that
whatever happened inside escalated
quickly and then Jon was placed outside
of the house where he was then found
dead in the morning now it's not
uncommon for criminal cases to have a
lot of gray areas meaning the jurors are
tasked with deciding The credibility of
witnesses to figure out the full story
right maybe there's some conflicting
eyewitness testimony or in some cases
jurors must decide if they believe the
defendants testimony from the stand but
typically this is coupled with some
black and white hard facts surveillance
video DNA digital evidence all of this
is pretty standard we see this all the
time right well imagine a scenario that
completely defies logic and just throws
all of that out the window and it turns
what should be black and white into a
massive gray area and that's exactly
what the Karen Reed case is just a deep
fog of gray now the reason that this
case is so polarizing with both sides
having such strong beliefs stems from a
few issues
this case has forensic data as well as
surveillance video information typically
seen as black and white it either exists
or it doesn't the video shows something
or it doesn't right well the defense and
the prosecution believe that the same
video shows two different things same
with the digital evidence I mean the
literal receipts they can't agree on
what that shows either and it's kind of
turned into this like Battle of the
experts on what the digital evidence
actually says see the defense is
alleging a cover up by the Massachusetts
State Police implying that multiple law
enforcement agents are involved in a
murder and that all of those officers
have extremely close ties to a
massachusett State Trooper the same
trooper that led the investigation into
Karen from the get-go there's a missing
dog there's missing flooring and on top
of that the US attorney's office of
Massachusetts has launched a federal
investigation into Karen's arrest and
prosecution now you might be wondering
what are you even talking about Annie
how on Earth did we get here so let me
break it down for you because this is a
pretty wild case Karen Reed is a
42-year-old Finance Professor from
Mansfield Massachusetts Karen started
dating John o'keef a Boston police
officer back in
2019 they actually had first dated in
their 20s before then later reconnecting
now Karen has a home in Mansfield but
once she and John became more serious I
mean for the most part she always stayed
at his house so it was almost as though
they lived together now let's get right
to the night in question which is
January 28th 2022 it was supposed to be
a normal Friday night typical the normal
kind of thing they would do JN and Karen
planned to just go to some local bars
have some drinks and meet up with some
of Jon's friends some of whom were also
fellow Boston police officers and that's
when the events in this case began to
unfold do you remember the massive
snowstorm that hit most of the US but
especially parts of the Northeast back
on January 9th 2022 this storm it had it
all I mean just insane amounts of snow
hurricane force wind gust and here along
the coastline just south of Boston we
had incredible waves that were banging
up against this newly reinforced seaw
wall and up over this this road and
these homes completely intuned encased
in ice and it's just a surreal scene
here storm after storm single digit
temperatures here again but looking at
this just a surreal scene that
highlights just how explosive and
historic this storm was well earlier
that morning at 6:04 a.m. a frantic
police call came into the department in
Canton Massachusetts a small suburb of
Boston the caller on the other end said
that a man John O'Keefe a Boston police
officer was lying in the middle of the
street and not responsive and that this
was outside of a home at 34 Fair viiew
Road officers sarif and meany were then
dispatched to the chilling scene when
they arrived they were met with three
distressed women in the front yard area
of the house waving desperately for
attention two of them were hunched over
JN trying to revive him with CPR the
women were identified as Karen Reed
Jennifer McCabe and Carrie Roberts
officer sarif felt Jon's lifeless body
and he was cold and he wasn't breathing
Canton Fire and EMS arrived just moments
later and Jon was rushed to the Good
Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton but
despite all of their efforts hours later
John O'Keefe was declared dead so let's
talk about John for just a minute here
because John was a 16-year veteran of
the Boston Police Department he was
known for his dedication not just to his
work but also to his family and his
friends Beyond his role as a police
officer he played a pivotal role in his
personal life as the sole caregiver to
his niece and nephew and he was only 46
years old when he died his tragic death
left not only his family but many people
in the Community just shocked and
completely devastated and more than that
the night before he was with Karen and
they had met up with Jon's friends a
huge group of people which included many
fellow Boston police officers and some
of their wives some of whom were even
related to each other and the house
where John was lying outside of where he
was found was owned by another Boston
police officer so how could this have
happened who would do this that's a
pretty Brazen move to kill a police
officer outside the home of another
police officer with a house full of more
police officers so naturally the next
thing that the Canton police officers
had to do was start their investigation
and get to the bottom of this who was
responsible what happened as other
Canton officers arrived at the scene
where Jon was found they started sifting
through the Mounds of snow they found a
broken cocktail glass and there were
splashes of red by the snow near it
thinking this was blood officers began
to process the cocktail glass as
evidence they began to question one of
the women Jennifer McCabe who was one of
the women at the scene when that 911
call came in Jennifer said that the
night before she was at the waterfall
bar and grill with her husband Matthew
Karen and John met up with them and with
a group of friends and they were all
hanging out at the waterfall around
11:00 p.m. she said that there were
several people in the group at the bar
and later on at the home on 34 Fairview
she said that Karen looked fine and
appeared to be happy and she said they
were AC very normal they weren't arguing
and nothing stood out to her it wasn't
just Jennifer who noticed this every
witness that the Troopers later
interviewed echoed the same sentiment
the night was calm it was friendly and
everyone seemed to be in a really good
mood so as the bar was beginning to
close around midnight Jennifer invited
JN and Karen to continue the party over
at her sister Nicole Albert's home right
there on 34 Fairview Road as Jennifer
was walking up to her car she received a
text message from John asking where to
this was at 12:14 a.m. Jennifer replied
with the address of 34 Fair viiew Road
at 12:18 a.m. John called Jennifer to
ask more specifically where the house
was located on Fair viiew while inside
the house she looked out the window and
saw a black SUV consistent with Karen's
car which is a 2021 black Lexus SUV pull
up in front of the house Jennifer then
texted John at 12:31 a.m. saying hello
and again at 12:40 a.m. saying pull up
behind me referencing to her vehicle's
parking spot within the driveway to the
home located right there on the right
side of the property while looking out
the window Jennifer said she saw the
black SUV shift from its original spot
on the street near the driveway to the
left side of the property which is where
Jon's body was found the following
morning at 12:45 a.m. Jennifer texted
John again saying hello and shortly
after she saw the black SUV depart part
from the property around 4:53 a.m.
Jennifer got a call from Karen Karen was
searching for John the call came in from
Jon's niece's phone though because Karen
asked her to call Jennifer for her
Jennifer picked up and chatted briefly
with the niece and then Karen got on the
phone Jennifer told the officers that
Karen sounded extremely distraught and
said that she was driving to Jennifer's
house apparently she told Jennifer that
her last memory of Jon was back at the
waterfall bar Jennifer corrected her by
saying that she had seen them leave the
bar together and that she saw Karen's
black Lexus outside the fair viiew house
well then being confronted with that
information Karen's story changed a
little bit Karen told Jennifer that the
last time that she had seen John maybe
they had an argument Karen made it over
to Jennifer's place around 5:30 a.m.
shortly after she got there Carrie
Roberts showed up because she also got
some frantic phone calls that morning
from Karen freaking out about not being
able to find JN so because of how upset
Karen was when she arrived at Jennifer's
house Jennifer decided to drive Karen's
vehicle back to Jon's house with Carrie
also following in her own car on the way
to Jon's house Jennifer said that Karen
suddenly blurted out could I have hit
him did I hit him then as they were
pulling up to Jon's house Karen
mentioned a broken tail light on her SUV
and when they got out of the car Karen
was quick to show Jennifer the damage
Jennifer saw the right rear tail light
was smashed and missing some pieces then
the two of them hopped into car's car to
keep searching for John Karen squeezed
into the back seat and Carrie took the
wheel and Jennifer rode shotgun Jennifer
said while they were driving down Fair
viiew Road the snow was coming down very
hard and the wind was no joke making it
very tough to see much of anything at
that moment just before they reached the
street number 34 on Fair viiew Road
Karen sh it out that she saw Jon by a
group of trees this caught Jennifer and