Episode 8

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16th May 2025

"The Wrap Sheet - Karen Read Case Recap - Accident, Murder, or The Canton Cover-Up?"

Karen Read: Accident, Murder, or The Canton Cover-Up? | The Wrap Sheet Ep. 8

This isn’t just your regular episode recap, it’s the autopsy—welcome to the dark corners of the Karen Read investigation.

📝 Show Notes:

Buckle up, folks — today we’re plunging headfirst into one of the most tangled and controversial true crime cases in recent memory: the Karen Read case.

In this 30-minute deep-dive, your host Steve breaks down everything from the snowy night in Canton, Massachusetts that left Officer John O’Keefe dead, to the ever-growing mountain of inconsistencies, potential cover-ups, and full-blown conspiracy theories. Was Karen Read framed by a network of insiders trying to protect their own? Or are we chasing a Netflix-worthy distraction from the cold, hard truth?

In this episode, I cover:

  • 🚗 What happened the night John O’Keefe died — and why the official story doesn't add up
  • 🐕‍🦺 Theories of a possible indoor altercation and a dog attack cover-up
  • 📱 Missing SIM cards, deleted footage, and forensic fumbles that reek of small-town politics
  • 🧠 Whether Karen might actually be guilty — and how public opinion can be weaponized
  • 🎩 Why the Canton PD's investigation feels more like improv night at a corruption convention

Expect sarcasm, skeptical sleuthing, and a dash of caffeinated rage as I take you through a story that’s part tragedy, part circus, and all true crime madness.

🔍 Mentioned in this episode:

  • Trooper Michael Proctor’s shady texts
  • The vanishing security footage and taillight fragments
  • How a broken timeline sparked a national obsession

🗣️ Join the Conversation:

Are you Team Karen? Team Cover-Up? Or just here for the drama? Let me know what you think — DM me on Instagram or drop a comment wherever you listen.

🌍 Thank You:

Big love to my listeners around the world — yes, even you in Cyprus. Your support keeps this show rolling.

🔜 Next Week:

We're heading to Sweden for the wild, sky-high chaos of the Västberga Helicopter Heist. Robbers in the air, cops on the ground, and a plan so crazy it actually worked.

📲 Subscribe, rate, and review — and don’t forget to share this episode with your fellow true crime junkies!

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