Karen Solomon, whose husband Kurt Solomon was found dead, has been found dead in the woods in Worcester, Massachusetts, after a seven-day search. Officials announced the news during a press conference. Investigators believe the deaths were part of a tragic murder-suicide involving the couple.
Kurt Solomon’s family
Kurt S Solomon, who is 57, of Worcester, leaves behind his two sons, Niklas T Solomon and Brandon W Solomon, as per his obituary in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. It is not specified in available reports whether Karen Solomon is the mother of these two sons.
He also leaves his mother, Shirley A Solomon, of Worcester; two brothers, Eric J Salomonsson and his partner, Thomas M Fox, of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Karl F Solomon of Worcester.
He also leaves his sidekick dog Merle and family, neighbors, and friends both on and off the police force, the obituary said.
About Kurt Solomon
Kurt was born in Worcester to the late Thurston E and Shirley (Morter) Solomon. He attended Gates Lane and South High School. After graduating, he served in the US Army in Germany. He later studied criminal justice at Quinsigamond Community College, according to his obituary.
Kurt spent much of his life serving his community as a Worcester police officer. He had a 31-year career with the Worcester Police Department and made many lasting friendships with fellow officers and community members. He was also a member of the Police Union and Our Lady of the Angels Church.
Outside work, Kurt loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed golfing at Hillcrest, running, biking, fishing and gardening. He took pride in his vegetable garden and often donated extra vegetables to the Worcester County Food Bank, according to his obituary.
Body found after multi-day search
Karen Solomon, who was wanted for questioning in the death of her police officer husband, was found dead after a large search, Worcester police said at a conference,
Two employees from Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital found a body in the woods near Mill Street and Coes Pond shortly before 1pm Monday. The area was about half a mile from the couple’s home.
Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said: “At no time did the Solomon have any history of domestic abuse. I want to make myself absolutely clear, at this point that has nothing to do with this case. We believe this case is a tragic murder-suicide that occurred and we still have plenty of work to do as far as wrapping up all the pieces to this.” A gun was found near Karen Solomon’s body, police said, as per CBS News.
Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police force, was found dead at their Wildwood Avenue home just before 5:30am Tuesday. His wife, Karen went missing around the same time and was last seen walking in the area wearing pajama shorts and a tank top. Police said she was “presumed to be armed and dangerous” and launched an extensive, multi-day search for her.
