Karen Read to Launch True Crime Podcast in 2027
The 46-year-old will co-host a new program examining the investigative and legal processes of various criminal cases.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Accidents
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Karen Read, who was acquitted of second-degree murder in 2025, is set to launch a new podcast titled Read Between the Lines in early 2027. Produced by Pave Studios, the series will feature Read and Alan Jackson discussing how various true crime cases are investigated and prosecuted.
Why it matters
The podcast venture marks a transition for Read into media commentary following the high-profile legal proceedings surrounding the 2022 death of John O'Keefe. The program aims to offer a critique of judicial and law enforcement procedures from the perspective of those who have navigated the system.
Karen Read is currently serving a one-year probation term following her misdemeanor OUI conviction. While she was acquitted of murder in 2025, civil litigation concerning the death of John O'Keefe remains ongoing.
The players
Karen Read
A 46-year-old who was the subject of a high-profile murder trial and will now co-host a new true crime podcast.
Alan Jackson
A legal professional who is partnering with Karen Read to launch the new program.
John O'Keefe
The individual whose death on January 29, 2022, led to the criminal case against Karen Read.
Pave Studios
The production company that will produce the upcoming podcast series.
The details
Read and Jackson plan to leverage their experience in the legal system to analyze how criminal cases are managed by authorities. The podcast will be available across all major digital distribution platforms upon its release.
Timeline
January 29, 2022: John O'Keefe died.
July 2024: The first criminal trial ended in a hung jury.
2025: Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges.
Early 2027: The podcast is scheduled to launch.
Legal Context
The launch of this podcast follows the procedural outcomes established in the 2025 acquittal of Karen Read. It reflects a growing trend of figures involved in high-profile trials transitioning into media roles to critique the legal system.
Listeners can expect the podcast to provide commentary on investigative practices and the judicial process. This program will be accessible to the general public via all major streaming platforms.
The takeaway
The upcoming podcast demonstrates how participants in major criminal trials are increasingly using media platforms to share their experiences. Potential listeners should look for the series on major podcast platforms starting in early 2027.
Further reading
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