Karen Solomon, Wanted in Connection with the Death of Her Officer Husband, Believed to Be Found Dead in Woods, Police Say
Karen Solomon remains missing as police search Coes Pond and nearby areas, while Kurt Solomon’s wake and funeral are scheduled this week.
- Worcester police issued an arrest warrant for Karen Solomon, charging her with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with her husband, Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, found dead at their home on August 18.
- Officers discovered Kurt Solomon dead from injuries caused by a sharp object after responding to a call from Karen Solomon early on August 18; police reported seeing blood on the home's doors.
- Karen Solomon was last seen near 200 Mill St. close to Coes Pond around 5:45 a.m. on August 18; authorities deployed dive teams and K-9 units to search the area, though the missing 2003 Toyota Highlander has not been located.
- Worcester Mayor Joe Petty honored Kurt Solomon on Saturday, describing his "caring personality" and warm demeanor at City Council meetings, while Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier confirmed the warrant and stated Solomon will be "truly missed."
- A funeral for the veteran officer is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, at Our Lady of the Angels Church, as the city keeps Coes Park and surrounding public spaces closed until further notice to continue search operations.
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Authorities recover body from Worcester woods believed to be that of Karen Solomon, wife of slain police officer - The Boston Globe
Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said officers were called to 189 Main St. after two workers at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital reported finding a deceased body in the woods.
Worcester chief: Body of Karen Solomon found in woods near hospital, reservoir
A body who Worcester police believe to be that of Karen Solomon was found in a wooded area near a medical facility Monday afternoon, Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said.
Karen Solomon, wanted in connection with the death of her officer husband, believed to be found dead in woods, police say
(CNN) — Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman wanted in connection with the death of her police officer husband, was believed to be found dead Monday, the Worcester Police Department said at a news conference, just days after police issued an…
Update expected on search for woman wanted in death of husband, Worcester officer
The scene of a major law enforcement investigation in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. Karen Solomon, seen inset at top left, was being sought in connection with the death of a Worcester police officer, identified by a city police union as Kurt Solomon, seen at right.
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