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Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
KBI releases official cause of death for Roger Golubski
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation released an update Tuesday on the investigation into the death of former Kansas City, Kansas police detective Roger Golubski. The 71-year-old was , at his Edwardsville home, the same day of his federal trial where he faced multiple violations of civil rights charges, spanning during his time with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. Golusbki worked for KCKPD for 35 years, retiring in 2010. According to the KBI, agents recovered a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield handgun on the back deck of the residence near Golubski's body. Five suicide letters from Golubski were also found. Two children found dead in lake in rural Linn County KBI agents traced the handgun to a Kansas City, Missouri woman. She indicated the gun had been stolen from her vehicle in 2022. Investigators did not establish a relationship between the two. Through the investigation, KBI agents established Golubski left his house for his federal trial in Topeka around 8:30 a.m. but never arrived at the courthouse. The KBI said he made several phone calls to family and to his attorney and returned home. Golubski's roommate reported that she heard the gunshot around 9 a.m. and then called 911. The final autopsy report concluded Golubski's cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of his death was suicide. The toxicology report found no significant positive findings, according to the KBI. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android The KBI has concluded foul play is not suspected in Golubski's death and nothing further will be released at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Ex-detective in Kansas left suicide letters before his body was found ahead of trial
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A former police detective in Kansas left five suicide letters before fatally shooting himself as he was about to stand trial last month over allegations that he sexually assaulted and terrorized vulnerable Black women for decades, investigators announced Tuesday. Roger Golubski, who was white, left his house outside of Kansas City, Kansas, for his federal trial around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 2, but returned home before reaching the courthouse 50 miles (80 kilometers) west in Topeka, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The 71-year-old was facing six felony counts of violating women's civil rights. Prosecutors say he preyed on female residents in poor neighborhoods, demanding sexual favors and sometimes threatening to harm or jail their relatives if they refused. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The allegations outraged the community and deepened its historical distrust of law enforcement. The prosecution followed earlier reports of similar abuse allegations across the country in which hundreds of officers have lost their badges after allegations of sexual assault. _____ EDITOR'S NOTE — In the U.S., the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at _____ Golubski had pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His lead attorney, Christopher Joseph, said before Golubski's death that lawsuits related to cases his client investigated were an 'inspiration for fabrication' by his accusers. The morning of his death, Golubski's roommate reported hearing a gunshot around 9 a.m. after Golubski made several phone calls to family and to his attorney, the KBI said. The roommate immediately called 911, and police found Golubski dead on the back porch of his split-level home. The final autopsy report concluded Golubski died of a gunshot wound to the head and that his death was a suicide. The KBI said agents traced a handgun found near the body to a Kansas City, Missouri, woman who said the weapon was stolen from her vehicle in 2022. Agents were not able to determine how Golubski came to possess the firearm. Investigators could not establish a connection between him and the gun owner, the KBI said. The heart of the case against Golubski focused on two women: one who said the former detective began sexually abusing her when she was in middle school, and another who said he began abusing her after her twin sons were arrested. Prosecutors said seven other women were planning to testify that Golubski abused or harassed them as well. Despite Golubski's death, a second criminal case involving three co-defendants and allegations of a violent sex trafficking operation is continuing.
The Independent
28-01-2025
- The Independent
Ex-detective in Kansas left suicide letters before his body was found ahead of trial
A former police detective in Kansas left five suicide letters before fatally shooting himself as he was about to stand trial last month over allegations that he sexually assaulted and terrorized vulnerable Black women for decades, investigators announced Tuesday. Roger Golubski, who was white, left his house outside of Kansas City, Kansas, for his federal trial around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 2, but returned home before reaching the courthouse 50 miles (80 kilometers) west in Topeka, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The 71-year-old was facing six felony counts of violating women's civil rights. Prosecutors say he preyed on female residents in poor neighborhoods, demanding sexual favors and sometimes threatening to harm or jail their relatives if they refused. The allegations outraged the community and deepened its historical distrust of law enforcement. The prosecution followed earlier reports of similar abuse allegations across the country in which hundreds of officers have lost their badges after allegations of sexual assault. _____ EDITOR'S NOTE — In the U.S., the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at _____ Golubski had pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His lead attorney, Christopher Joseph, said before Golubski's death that lawsuits related to cases his client investigated were an 'inspiration for fabrication' by his accusers. The morning of his death, Golubski's roommate reported hearing a gunshot around 9 a.m. after Golubski made several phone calls to family and to his attorney, the KBI said. The roommate immediately called 911, and police found Golubski dead on the back porch of his split-level home. The final autopsy report concluded Golubski died of a gunshot wound to the head and that his death was a suicide. The KBI said agents traced a handgun found near the body to a Kansas City, Missouri, woman who said the weapon was stolen from her vehicle in 2022. Agents were not able to determine how Golubski came to possess the firearm. Investigators could not establish a connection between him and the gun owner, the KBI said. The heart of the case against Golubski focused on two women: one who said the former detective began sexually abusing her when she was in middle school, and another who said he began abusing her after her twin sons were arrested. Prosecutors said seven other women were planning to testify that Golubski abused or harassed them as well. Despite Golubski's death, a second criminal case involving three co-defendants and allegations of a violent sex trafficking operation is continuing.
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Associated Press
Ex-detective in Kansas left suicide letters before his body was found ahead of trial
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A former police detective in Kansas left five suicide letters before fatally shooting himself as he was about to stand trial last month over allegations that he sexually assaulted and terrorized vulnerable Black women for decades, investigators announced Tuesday. Roger Golubski, who was white, left his house outside of Kansas City, Kansas, for his federal trial around 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 2, but returned home before reaching the courthouse 50 miles (80 kilometers) west in Topeka, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a news release. The 71-year-old was facing six felony counts of violating women's civil rights. Prosecutors say he preyed on female residents in poor neighborhoods, demanding sexual favors and sometimes threatening to harm or jail their relatives if they refused. The allegations outraged the community and deepened its historical distrust of law enforcement. The prosecution followed earlier reports of similar abuse allegations across the country in which hundreds of officers have lost their badges after allegations of sexual assault. _____ EDITOR'S NOTE — In the U.S., the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at _____ Golubski had pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His lead attorney, Christopher Joseph, said before Golubski's death that lawsuits related to cases his client investigated were an 'inspiration for fabrication' by his accusers. The morning of his death, Golubski's roommate reported hearing a gunshot around 9 a.m. after Golubski made several phone calls to family and to his attorney, the KBI said. The roommate immediately called 911, and police found Golubski dead on the back porch of his split-level home. The final autopsy report concluded Golubski died of a gunshot wound to the head and that his death was a suicide. The KBI said agents traced a handgun found near the body to a Kansas City, Missouri, woman who said the weapon was stolen from her vehicle in 2022. Agents were not able to determine how Golubski came to possess the firearm. Investigators could not establish a connection between him and the gun owner, the KBI said. The heart of the case against Golubski focused on two women: one who said the former detective began sexually abusing her when she was in middle school, and another who said he began abusing her after her twin sons were arrested. Prosecutors said seven other women were planning to testify that Golubski abused or harassed them as well. Despite Golubski's death, a second criminal case involving three co-defendants and allegations of a violent sex trafficking operation is continuing.
