Netflix’s expansive roster has always been a highlight for viewers worldwide. Not because of its constant reshuffles, but because of the streamer’s edge at giving the spectators just what they want. Sure, every streaming sensation banks on the festive-centric rollout strategy, but Netflix? It plays by the trend. Amidst the heightened anticipation for A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read, the whereabouts of the documentary have piqued fans’ curiosity. 

So for those wondering whether The Karen Read documentary will be released on Netflix or not, here is the scoop.

A new documentary on the ongoing trial of Karen Read premiered on March 17, 2025, less than a month before her retrial is set to begin on April 1. However, it was not released on Netflix. A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read premiered at 9:00 PM ET on Investigation Discovery (ID). The documentary is available on two other streaming services: Max and Sling TV. Sling TV’s streaming plans come with ID and Max is also airing the episodes at the same time they hit ID.

A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read is airing over three nights. With four episodes already out, the last one is slated for a release on Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET. Those with no access to ID can watch the documentary on a live TV streaming service like Philo for free, which comes with a seven-day trial before the $28/month payment starts. The same applies to DIRECTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV with five and three-day free trials, respectively. 

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For those still unaware of what A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read is all about, here is a rundown of everything you need to know.

A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read follows Massachusetts native Karen Read, a former college lecturer, charged with the second-degree manslaughter of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The case was built on the idea that she hit him with a car and left him to freeze in January 2022. However, the defense has argued Read was reportedly framed for O’Keefe’s loss of life. 

The defense also argues a few of O’Keefe’s fellow officers' potential involvement. Although Netflix has been home to many true crime stories, A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read is not one of them. However, considering the twists and turns that still await the trial, curious viewers can keep their eyes on further updates on ID and Max since the case has severely divided the Massachusetts community. 

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