A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial on Monday in the high-profile murder case against Karen Read, the suburban woman who was accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, after a night out drinking.
The jurors began deliberating early last week, and twice signaled to the court that they were having trouble reaching a unanimous verdict.
In a note to Judge Beverly J. Cannone of Norfolk Superior Court on Monday morning, they wrote that they had “fundamental differences in our opinions,” and that “consensus is unattainable.”The judge then read them last-ditch instructions about the importance of reaching a verdict.
But hours later, the 12 jurors declared themselves deadlocked, and Judge Cannone declared a mistrial.
Prosecutors said in a statement that they intended to try the case again.
Persons:
Karen Read, John O’Keefe, Read, Beverly J, Cannone, Judge Cannone, Prosecutors
Organizations:
Norfolk Superior Court
Locations:
Massachusetts, Boston, Norfolk