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Jan 2025
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97. Who Killed John O'Keefe? : The Karen...

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When John O'Keefe's body was found in the snow in January of 2022, there were more questions than answers. Eventually his girlfriend, Karen Read, was charged with his death. But as the case unraveled in court, dark secrets, illicit affairs, and police coverups came to light, proving that the truth would be hard to find. Show Notes: https://www.heartstarts ... Show More
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