Tragedy struck a wealthy Dover neighborhood as three members of a family were discovered dead in their mansion in an episode described as domestic violence. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office identified the deceased as Rakesh Kamal, 57, Teena Kamal, 54, and their daughter Arianna Kamal, 18, a Middlebury College student, after the grim find late Thursday evening, stated a MassLive report.
Authorities were called to the mansion at 8 Wilson's Way, following a 911 call from a relative who had come to do a well-being check. On the scene, officers discovered the bodies, with the District Attorney's Office indicating early on that there was no need to suspect an outside party involved. Despite the early stages of the investigation, officials are urging those in troubled relationships to seek help and not to hesitate to call the state's domestic violence hotline, said DA Michael Morrissey according to a Boston 25 News article.
Amid the investigation, the family's background came to light with reports indicating Teena Kamal had recently filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and was also a committed member of the community, having served on the regional board of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. In a statement obtained by Boston 25 News, a spokesperson for the Red Cross expressed their deep sorrow over the tragedy.
Meanwhile, Middlebury College and Milton Academy, where Arianna Kamal was both a student and an alumna, respectively, shared their grief over the loss of a "brilliant student" and "sweet, smart, kind young woman," as per details from an interview with Melissa Hammerlereleased by Boston 25 News. The institutions promised to offer counseling and support to those affected by the incident.
Records also showed the family sold the property in December for $3 million, despite an assessed value of $6.8 million. Law enforcement found a firearm near Rakesh’s body and while the motive remains under probe, Morrissey labeled the incident a "deadly incident of domestic violence." Specialized units and state troopers are continuing to assist Dover police as the investigation unfolds. Neighbors, like Sadie Hyde, expressed their shock, labeling it as unexpected and expressing sympathy for the family's extended relatives, especially during the holiday season. Hyde's sentiments were captured in a statement to Hoodline.
