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- Lindsay Clancy juror exposed as huge true crime junkie heavily involved in ‘free Karen Read’ movement (themirror.com)
A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial, recently declared a mistrial, has come under scrutiny for her strong online support of another high-profile Massachusetts criminal case. Kellie Farina, who spoke to NBC10 Boston along with two other jurors, revealed there had been significant tension during deliberations before Judge William Sullivan called the mistrial in the case involving the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023.
Social media investigators have since uncovered Farina’s active involvement in the “Free Karen Read” Facebook group. Karen Read’s murder trial, which gripped the nation from April 2024 to June 2025, focused on the death of her police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, in January 2022.
Prosecutors alleged Read struck O’Keefe with her car after dropping him off at a coworker’s home following a night of heavy drinking. O’Keefe was later found lying in the snow outside the residence.
Farina’s posts, dating back to May 2024, show her unwavering support for Read. Following Read’s acquittal in June 2025, Farina celebrated in the group, writing, “Over and Out Page.
Massachusetts Jury did their rightful duty today. Karen’s FREE.”
Her commentary didn’t stop there. Farina accused Brian Higgins, another police officer who attended the party the night of the incident, of being responsible for O’Keefe’s death, commenting on an anonymous post, “Brian Higgins is the one who KILLED John O’Keefe!!!!!” She also criticized lead investigator Michael Proctor, calling him a “freaking joke” and highlighting a reference made to him during closing arguments.
Further posts reveal Farina’s engagement with local independent news figures, including a supportive comment on a photo of Read with Turtle Boy, a reporter known for uncovering details and questioning the initial police investigation. Farina encouraged the duo, writing, “You two, got this.”
Beyond her involvement in these cases, Farina’s social media also reflects a broader interest in true crime. She has made lighthearted jokes about committing crimes that would land her on true crime television shows, including a 2015 quip about being featured on Discovery ID and a 2023 post with a tongue-in-cheek “gardening tip” about covering a burial site with endangered plants to prevent digging.
As the Lindsay Clancy trial remains unresolved, Farina’s online history raises questions about potential biases and the influence of personal beliefs on juror impartiality in high-stakes criminal cases.