Town of Canton Select Board Chair John McCourt released a statement following Wednesday's verdict saying, "Today's outcome may bring a sense of relief to some and continue to raise questions for others. We encourage members of the community to move forward together, treating one another with respect through civil, constructive dialogue."

The community of Canton was “deeply affected” by Karen Read’s trial, an official from the town said after a jury found her not guilty of murder. “The town of Canton acknowledges today’s verdict in the commonwealth’s case against Karen Read,

The case that drew national attention sharply divided this town of about 25,000 people south of Boston since O’Keefe’s dead body was found in the snow on the front lawn of a home on Fairview Road on Jan. 29, 2022.