A former Kansas police detective, Roger Golubski, who was set to stand trial on charges of kidnapping and raping two women decades ago, was found dead in his home on Monday morning. The 71-year-old was discovered after failing to appear for jury selection in his trial in Topeka. Sources indicate that Golubski died by suicide, with his attorney citing his client's despondency over recent press coverage of the case.
Golubski, a retired detective from Kansas City, Kansas, was accused of using his position to sexually assault vulnerable Black women over many years. Prosecutors alleged that he targeted victims he believed would not be believed if they came forward. Golubski denied the allegations, with his defense team suggesting that his accusers were fabricating their claims or repeating old, unproven rumors.
