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Hey everyone, it's Ashley. And if you're into crime salad, you are going to be hooked on the new podcast, Crime House Daily. Hosted by self defense instructor and victims advocate Katie Ring. Crime House Daily drops twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they happen. So in the mornings, Katie gets you up to speed fast. The latest headlines, breaking twists, and where the case is heading next. In the evenings, she digs deeper into the people, the evidence and the moments that change everything in the it's smart, it's gripping, and it's made for people who live and breathe true crime. Follow Crime House Daily wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode or you can watch full episodes on YouTube. Now here's a sneak peek from one of the evening episodes Going all in on the trial that shook the nation. The Karen Reed trial. So if you like what you hear, listen to and follow Crime House Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or you can click the link in the episode description. Follow Crime House Daily a crime Crime House original now new episodes release twice every weekday. Again, that's Crime House Daily. Click the link in the episode description to listen now. Or you can follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. This is Crime House.

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Okay I'm a transcend line I'm going to transit again. Was she framed in an elaborate cover up involving corrupt cops? Or did she put her car in reverse in a fit of rage, hit her boyfriend and leave him for dead? This is the story of Karen Reed and why her trial captivated and divided the nation. Welcome to the very first episode of Night Watch, our nighttime segment of my new show Crime House Daily. My name is Katie Ring, but if you're here this early, you may know me as the self defense Girl. If this is our first time meeting, hi, I'm Katie. I'm a true crime analyst, self defense instructor and fierce advocate for victims. If you found me for my coverage of the Karen Reid trial and asked for more true crime content, this show will be your new true crime fix every morning and night. This is Crime House Daily powered by Pave Studios. My favorite part about true crime by far is the investigation. So for this show we wanted to lean into the investigative side of true crime on Crime House Daily we will be covering the cases and trials making headlines now where justice is still in motion, arrests are still being made, and where new evidence is still coming to light. This is a Night Watch episode, our evening show, that takes you even deeper into today's biggest crimes. And if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel at Crimehouse Daily. Today Tonight, we're starting from the very beginning. Join me on the Crime House couch as we go. All hands on deck for Karen Reed. If there was ever a personification of the phrase running around like a chicken with its head cut off, it would have been Karen Reed. The morning of January 29, 2022, when she realized her boyfriend is John O' Keefe had never returned home after their night out, Karen had fallen asleep on the couch waiting for him. But when she woke up to the realization that he had never come home, she immediately knew something was wrong. Her relationship with her boyfriend John o' Keefe was far from perfect. But she knew one thing beyond a shadow of a doubt. John would never leave his niece home alone. He in fact, the night before, she tried to bait him with a SFAC to get him back home. There are two types of cops in this world. Those who are passionate about what they do, who want to make a real impact, and who join the force to genuinely serve their communities. And then there are those who join simply because it gives them power over others. John o' Keefe was the kind of cop who genuinely wanted to make a difference. His grandfather was a cop, and from a young age he knew he wanted to follow in his footsteps and serve his community. John had been a Boston cop for 16 years. He was well respected on the force, and he was known as the kind of guy who just stepped up for his community and the people he loved. In fact, despite not having plans of ever being a father himself, John took legal guardianship of his niece and nephew. And after his sister and her husband passed away just months apart, Taking on the role of a single father, John stepped up again after he lost one of his best friends and fellow police officers to suicide. He accepted the responsibility of becoming his son's godfather, and he was even there for the birth of the child. It was selfless acts like this that led John's girlfriend, Karen Reid, to call him the patron saint of Canton. Karen and John originally met in 2004 and dated for a few weeks, but it wasn't really anything serious. More of a fleeting romance that fizzled out when Karen got a job in Ireland and life just took Them separate ways. They didn't stay in touch after they ended things. But one fateful Facebook message sent 16 years later rekindled everything. Hey, blast from the past. How's things? John sent this line to Karen in 2020, and it ended up working. And their spark reignited. Karen was also successful and very intelligent. She went to Bentley University, one of the top universities in Massachusetts. She earned both her undergrad degree and master's degree in finance. She became a financial analyst for a company called Fidelity Investments, and she taught finance at her alma mater. But like John, Karen had faced some hardships of her own. In 2005, she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and went through 10 surgeries in 18 months. Then, seven years later, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Unlike their first relationship, in 2004, their second relationship seemed like it might work out. And although Karen didn't plan on becoming a mom either, she loved John and the kids. Karen was able to work from home, and she started becoming a solid figure in their lives, watching them and cooking for them while John was working. But on January 28, 2022, when Karen, John, and a group of friends decided to go out to local bars in Canton, Massachusetts, tragedy struck once again. And nothing would ever be the same. If there was ever a personification of the phrase running around like a chicken with its head cut off, it would have been Karen Reed. The morning of January 29, 2022, when she realized her boyfriend, John O', Keefe, had never returned home after their night out, Karen had fallen asleep on the couch waiting for him. But when she woke up to the realization that he had never come home, she. She immediately knew something was wrong. Her relationship with her boyfriend, John o', Keefe was far from perfect. But she knew one thing beyond a shadow of a doubt. John would never leave his niece home alone. In fact, the night before, she tried to bait him with his fact to get him back home. There are two types of cops in this world. Those who are passionate about what they do, who want to make a real impact, and who join the force to genuinely serve their communities. And then there are those who join simply because it gives them power over others. John o' Keefe was the kind of cop who genuinely wanted to make a difference. His grandfather was a cop, and from a young age, he knew he wanted to follow in his footsteps and serve his community. John had been a Boston cop for 16 years. He was well respected on the force, and he was known as the kind of guy who just stepped up for his community and the people he loved. In fact, despite not having plans of ever being a father himself, John took legal guardianship of his niece and nephew after his sister and her husband passed away just months apart. Taking on the role of a single father, John stepped up again after he lost one of his best friends and fellow police officers to suicide. He accepted the responsibility of becoming his son's godfather, and he was even there for the birth of the child. It was selfless acts like this that led John's girlfriend, Karen Reid, to call him the patron saint of Canton. Karen and John originally met in 2004 and dated for a few weeks. But it wasn't really anything serious. More of a fleeting romance that fizzled out when Karen got a job in Ireland. And life just took them separate ways. They didn't stay in touch after they ended things, but one fateful Facebook message sent 16 years later rekindled everything. Hey, blast from the past. How's things? John sent this line to Karen in 2020, and it ended up working. And their spark reignited. Karen was also successful and very intelligent. She went to Bentley University, one of the top universities in Massachusetts. She earned both her undergrad degree and master's degree in finance. She became a financial analyst for a company called Fidelity Investments. And and she taught finance at her alma mater. But like John, Karen had faced some hardships of her own. In 2005, she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and went through 10 surgeries in 18 months. Then, seven years later, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Unlike their first relationship, in 2004, their second relationship seemed like it might work out. And although Karen didn't plan on becoming a mom either, she loved John and the kids. Karen was able to work from home, and she started becoming a solid figure in their lives, watching them and cooking for them while John was working. But on January 28, 2022, when Karen, John, and a group of friends decided to go out to local bars in Canton, Massachusetts, tragedy struck once again. And nothing would ever be the same. Okay, if you followed my coverage of this case, you know that the amount of important details and main players is enough to create an entire Netflix series. And everything can get a little confusing. I even covered both of these trials, and I would find myself getting distracted explaining this case because a crazy detail would pop up in my head and I would go on a complete tangent. So for this series, I wanted to start with a timeline to give you a bird's eye view. And then we will get down to the nitty gritty while we go over this timeline, I will be mentioning a few names. And if you don't know who I'm talking about, don't worry. We will be diving into the main players in the next episode.