{
  "id": 3147127,
  "title": "Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/massachusetts-woman-suspected-of-killing-police-officer-husband-found",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/24/massachusetts-woman-police-officer-husband-deaths"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman who had been missing for six days, was found dead on Monday, six days after she disappeared from her home following the tragic death of her husband, Kurt Solomon, a Worcester police officer. Karen, a mental health advocate who had previously called for improvements and greater awareness regarding police mental health issues, had been suspected of killing her husband. She was reportedly found dead near human remains, though a final identification was pending at the time of reporting. A handgun found near her body was not identified as a Worcester police service weapon, and investigators were working to determine its ownership. The case was described as a tragic murder-suicide by the Worcester police chief, Paul Saucier. Kurt Solomon, who served 31 years in the department, had been mortally injured with a sharp object. Karen was named a suspect in connection with her husband's death and was later charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. An extensive law enforcement search, involving local, state, and federal agencies, was conducted in the area surrounding the couple's home and a nearby reservoir. Authorities had deployed drones, boats, and tracking dogs in their efforts to locate Karen. The Solomon family expressed their gratitude towards law enforcement for providing answers during a challenging time, stating that the compassion and dedication of the agencies involved brought them light in the midst of darkness. A wake for Kurt Solomon was scheduled for Tuesday, with his funeral taking place on Wednesday.",
  "summary": "Karen Solomon had been missing for six days after her husband Kurt Solomon was found dead at their home 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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Police find body of Massachusetts woman named a suspect in death of her police officer husband",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-find-body-of-massachusetts-woman-named-a-suspect-in-death-of-3114429",
        "published": "2026-08-24T20:47:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Police find body of Massachusetts woman named a suspect in death of her police officer husband",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-find-body-of-massachusetts-woman-named-a-suspect-in-death-of",
        "published": "2026-08-24T20:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Massachusetts woman suspected of killing husband found dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/massachusetts-woman-suspected-of-killing-husband-found-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:01:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}