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Worcester chief: Body of Karen Solomon found in woods near hospital, reservoir
WCVB • • nation
Key Points:
- The body believed to be Karen Solomon was found Monday afternoon in a wooded area near Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, according to police Chief Paul Saucier.
- Karen Solomon was wanted on an assault and battery charge after her husband, Worcester police Patrolman Kurt Solomon, was found dead in their home on August 18.
- A handgun was found near the body, but it was confirmed not to be Kurt Solomon's police gun; the investigation is treating the case as a tragic murder-suicide.
- The search for Karen Solomon had focused on Coes Reservoir, leading to the closure of nearby recreational areas, and her discovery brings some closure to the case.
- Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, is survived by two adult sons; his wake and funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Worcester.
