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On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, jurors reached a verdict in the Karen Read murder trial: not guilty. While the second-degree murder trial ended with an acquittal, Read was found guilty on the lesser charge of driving under the influence.
For those looking to rewatch content surrounding her trial, the April 24 episode of Impact x Nightline titled Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read is available to stream exclusively on Hulu. In this 30-minute episode episode of the Hulu-exclusive docuseries, ABC News’ Chief National Correspondent Matt Guttman is seen diving into the case.
At a Glance: How to Watch Impact x Nightline Karen Read Episode Online
- Premiere date: April 24
- Stream online: Hulu
For some background information, former college lecturer Karen Read was first tried in 2024 for allegedly hitting and killing her boyfriend, police officer John O’Keefe, after he was found dead on a fellow cop’s front lawn in 2022. Read claims she was framed for the murder, and on June 18, 2025, she was acquitted of the second-degree murder charge. For an even deeper look into the case, check out Investigation Discovery’s five-part docuseries, A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read.
As for April 24’s Karen Read-centered episode of Impact x Nightline, new eligible Hulu subscribers can stream it at no cost with a 30-day free trial to Hulu (with Ads) or a three-day free trial to Hulu + Live TV. Learn more about each option below.
How to Stream the Karen Read Retrial Episode of Impact x Nightline for Free
The only way to watch Impact x Nightline: Secrets in the Snow: The Murder Retrial of Karen Read is with a subscription to Hulu, which starts at $9.99 per month with ads or $18.99 per month without ads. New customers can stream the series for free with a 30-day trial to the Hulu (with Ads) or a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV ($82.99 and up monthly after trial period).
Finally, cord-cutters can watch the episode of ABC News’ Impact x Nightline and expand their content library with Disney’s selection of bundles that include Disney+, Hulu, Max and/or ESPN+ from $10.99 monthly. Learn more about all of Disney’s streaming packages here.