Netflix’s streaming phenomenon is such a delight that it often sparks observation and curiosity. Although the streaming frenzy calls for seasonal and festive reshuffles, Netflix plays the streaming game by trend. Amidst the flood of new premieres and old reruns, the streaming giant has taken a step further, moving into the production of its very own Karen Read and John O’Keefe documentary.

The news comes hot on the heels of Read’s retrial, which began on April 1.

According to Tudum’s recent report, the ongoing case surrounding Karen Read and John O’Keefe, which inspired plenty of debates and discussions, serves as the subject of Netflix’s yet-untitled documentary. The docu-series will focus on the events leading up to O’Keefe’s tragic demise. As of now, the Netflix documentary is in production with Sandpaper Films with co-directors Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller.

Netflix announced the three-part documentary on O’Keefe’s loss on July 19, 2024. For those unversed, on January 29, 2022, the Boston police officer was found unresponsive outside a Canton, Massachusetts home and later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Read, his girlfriend at the time, was charged with second-degree homicide, manslaughter while driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

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Karen Read, who is the prime suspect, is facing her second trial. While the case is time-sensitive, here is how Netflix plans to treat it with its documentary.

Details remain scarce about the still-untitled Netflix documentary, which follows the case of Karen Read and Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Although this is not the only docu-series on the streaming chessboard focusing on the tragic incident, co-directors Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller shared with Netflix how they plan to address the events with consideration, sensitivity, and mutual respect (via Tudum by Netflix).

“The team feels immensely privileged to be bringing this important series to a Netflix global audience,” Johnson and Miller said. Acknowledging the public traction that has accompanied the trials of Read, they stated that they remain “mindful.” While it is too early to tell whether the Netflix documentary brings into view what the other docu-series could not, viewers must stay tuned to the streamer for further information. 

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