Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead
A Massachusetts woman who was a suspect in the murder of her police officer husband has been found dead. Authorities believe the case is a murder-suicide, though a final identification is pending.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of domestic violence and mental health advocacy within law enforcement communities.
A ring camera showing Karen Solomon. Photograph: Worcester Police Department A ring camera showing Karen Solomon. Photograph: Worcester Police Department Massachusetts Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead Karen Solomon had been missing for six days after her husband Kurt Solomon was found dead at their home
Prefer the Guardian on Google A mental health advocate suspected of killing her police officer husband was found dead on Monday, six days after she disappeared from her Massachusetts home, authorities said.
Karen Solomon, an advocate who called for improvements and greater awareness of police mental health issues, had disappeared after Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon was found dead at their home just before 5.30am on 18 August. Officials had named Karen Solomon a suspect and said she was believed to be armed.
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