Excerpt from ‘Blizzard of Lies’ Recounts Evening Before John O’Keefe’s Death
This article features an excerpt from Dave Wedge's true-crime book "Blizzard of Lies," which details the events leading up to the death of John O'Keefe. The excerpt focuses on the evening of January 28, 2022, describing O'Keefe's and Karen Read's…
Boston, MA, July 29, 2026 — An excerpt from Dave Wedge’s true-crime book, “Blizzard of Lies,” offers a detailed account of the events on the evening of January 28, 2022, leading up to the death of John O’Keefe. The narrative focuses on the movements of O’Keefe and Karen Read through several establishments in Canton, Massachusetts.
The evening began with O’Keefe and Read visiting C.F. McCarthy’s, a local bar. According to the excerpt, their time at this establishment was followed by a visit to the Waterfall bar, another venue in Canton.
The book details that after their time at the Waterfall bar, the pair proceeded to an after-party. This gathering was reportedly held at a residence located at 34 Fairview Road.
“Blizzard of Lies” by Dave Wedge aims to reconstruct the timeline and events surrounding John O’Keefe’s death, with this particular excerpt setting the scene for the critical hours on January 28, 2022.
The author, Dave Wedge, a veteran crime reporter, has compiled this account based on his investigation into the case.
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