Former US detective accused of kidnapping and rape discovered dead on trial morning in Kansas

Former Kansas police detective Roger Golubski, accused of kidnapping and raping two women, has died before his trial could begin. Golubski, 71, was found dead at his home, with authorities suspecting suicide. He faced charges of abusing his power to violate the civil rights of two women through kidnapping, rape, and sexual assault. Golubski had been accused of targeting vulnerable Black women over several decades, choosing victims who he believed would not be believed if they spoke out. In court filings, prosecutors described his alleged actions as “some of the grossest acts of corruption a police officer can commit.” Golubski had been under house arrest for two years and was reportedly despondent over recent press coverage of his case. The US attorney’s office released a statement expressing regret that the case could not be fully heard in a public trial and acknowledging the lasting impact on those involved. Support for individuals affected by rape or sexual abuse is available from organizations such as Rainn in the US, Rape Crisis in the UK, and 1800Respect in Australia.

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