In a recent interview with WBZ, Paul O'Keefe, the brother of the late Boston police officer, John O'Keefe, shared his thoughts on the ongoing trial of Karen Read, the woman accused of murdering his brother. O'Keefe shed light on the emotional toll the trial has taken on his family and expressed concern over the harassment they have faced.

O'Keefe revealed that his family had pieced together what happened on the night of his brother's death before speaking with investigators. He pointed to statements allegedly made by Read to his sister-in-law shortly after the incident. In this phone call, Read urged O'Keefe's wife to remember the "bad times" and expressed doubt about ever seeing them again. These remarks, according to O'Keefe, seemed to justify Read's actions and solidified the family's belief in her guilt.

Despite the family's conviction, Read's defense team went public with the theory that someone else was responsible for the killing, leading to a wave of misinformation in the public. O'Keefe highlighted that this misinformation had resulted in harassment aimed not only at the witnesses implicated in the defense's cover-up theory but also at his family. He recounted instances of name-calling, screaming, and online messages belittling his support for the prosecutors.

O'Keefe dismissed the criticism, emphasizing that his focus is on seeking justice for his late brother. He opined that those doubting Read's guilt might be unwilling to admit they were wrong or deceived. Such harassment has taken a toll on the family, who continue to endure the pain of their loss.

During the interview, O'Keefe also commented on certain weaknesses in the prosecution's case. He highlighted crude texts sent by Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor about Read and the Canton Police Department's use of plastic Solo cups to collect evidence, which came to light through a federal investigation into the state's handling of the case. O'Keefe acknowledged their unprofessional nature but maintained that they were only revealed due to cherry-picked evidence provided by the defense.

Regarding the mistrial declared in Read's case, O'Keefe stated that prosecutors intended to retry her, and he was prepared to sit through another trial. However, his concern rested on the toll it would take on his parents, expressing his disdain at the fact that they would have to endure the process again.

Reflecting on the investigation, O'Keefe expressed frustration that it had become the "Karen Read Show," with Read seemingly moving through public spaces without repercussion. He lamented that while she appeared to be living her life normally, his brother had been gone for almost two-and-a-half years. O'Keefe urged people to remember who the victim truly was – his brother, not Read.

In light of these developments, O'Keefe stated that he planned to reach out to Joshua Levy, the acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, to seek clarification and answer his pressing questions. He concluded the interview by recounting a tense interaction with Read in the courtroom following the mistrial declaration, asserting, "You're not done yet."