Worcester police announced Monday that the remains of a woman believed to be Karen Solomon were found in the woods near Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital. Solomon, 58, had been missing for nearly a week after her husband, off‑duty Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, was discovered dead inside their Wildwood Avenue home on Aug. 18.
Discovery of the body
Two employees at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital reported finding a deceased person in the wooded area adjacent to the facility at approximately 12:40 p.m. on Monday. Responding officers recovered a handgun near the body. While the identification is still considered preliminary, police said the evidence points to the victim being Karen Solomon.
Background on the case
Kurt Solomon was a 31‑year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, remembered by the New England Police Benevolent Association as an “incredibly dependable officer, colleague and friend.” He was found inside his residence on Westcott Street at about 5:28 a.m. after a 911 call reported a person down. The cause and manner of his death have not yet been released.
Following his death, investigators began searching the Coes Pond area near Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital. The search was intensified after Karen Solomon vanished from the scene. Police initially listed her as a person of interest and warned the public that she was believed to be armed and dangerous. Surveillance video and photographs of Solomon were released to aid the search.
Ongoing investigation
Worcester police have provided few details about what occurred inside the home, citing an ongoing investigation and domestic‑violence‑related restrictions. Public records show that Kurt and Karen Solomon co‑owned the Wildwood Avenue residence and that Karen was listed as his spouse in a 2016 bankruptcy filing.
Authorities continue to treat the case as a very active investigation. The department has asked anyone with information to contact the Worcester Police Department’s tip line.
Community response
The loss of a long‑serving officer and the subsequent search for his wife have resonated deeply within the Worcester community. Local faith groups and neighborhood associations have offered prayers and support for the families involved, emphasizing the importance of community solidarity during such tragic circumstances.
As the investigation proceeds, officials say they will release further updates when appropriate, respecting both the integrity of the case and the privacy of those affected.
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