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new information display new york police They were called to the home of Karen Sackett, 47, nine times before she was found dead and decomposing in her home just days after her birthday.
Sackett, a dental hygienist, was reportedly found on Nov. 4, 2024, in her longtime home, which was owned by nearby Iona University. News 12 Westchesterciting family interviews.
Sackett lived at home in New Rochelle with her boyfriend, who was employed by the university.
“They were having problems and she wanted to leave him,” Sackett’s brother, Chris Sackett, told the outlet.
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Karen Sackett’s body was found badly decomposed in her bedroom on November 4, days after her death. (Edward Dowdle Funeral Home Inc.)
Documents reviewed by Fox News Digital show the couple’s tumultuous relationship from 2017 to 2023. Authorities came to the couple’s shared home nine times for welfare checks, disputes and alleged domestic violence incidents before police found her on Nov. 4, 2024.
During an alleged domestic violence incident on July 12, 2018, Sackett reported chest pain and shortness of breath “due to her boyfriend beating her.”
she Later told the police she shouted in a “very low voice” because she needed his “detox.” Police did not file charges and wrote that Sackett was “totally uncooperative.”
In other cases, police were called to domestic disputes.
Recent 911 call records reviewed by Fox News Digital also show two welfare checks were conducted on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26.
Karen Sackett lives with her boyfriend at home in New Rochelle, New York. Police were called to the home at 78 President Street in New Rochelle for a welfare check, domestic disturbance and domestic dispute. (Google Maps)
University staff allegedly stumbled upon Sackett’s decomposing body while evicting Sackett from a home they co-owned. local university.
The boyfriend, who has not been identified by police, was out of state at the time of her death, local media quoted police sources as saying.
Police are continuing to investigate the death, saying she appears to have died of natural causes. The Westchester Medical Examiner is preparing a toxicology report to determine Sackett’s cause of death.
In her obituary, Sackett’s family remembered her as dedicated to her career as a dental hygienist and a “vibrant soul” who loved her family and friends.
“Karen is a committed dental hygienist known for her gentle touch, kindness and genuine concern for her patients. She enjoys making others feel at ease and is dedicated to her work, often making patients happy with her warm smile The days became better,” the obituary read.
“Outside of work, Karen’s soul is full of energy and passion. She has an impeccable sense of style, loves fashion, and always brings her unique flair with her wherever she goes. Karen has a natural eye for photography, capturing everyday moments “Beautiful and above all, she loved her family and held a special place for her nieces and nephews who brought her endless joy.”
On August 13, 2020, students entered the campus of Iona College (now Iona University) in New Rochelle, New York.
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The obituary states That Sackett’s dogChloe died just days after her owner, which the obituary said “gave them comfort that they might be reunited again”.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Iona University for comment.
