Roger Golubski, a white ex-police detective in Kansas, died by an apparent suicide just before his criminal trial for allegations of sexually assaulting Black women and intimidating those who resisted. The 71-year-old was found dead of a gunshot wound at his home in Kansas City, Kansas, with no signs of foul play. He faced six felony counts of violating women’s civil rights, with accusations that he demanded sexual favors from women in low-income neighborhoods and used threats to force compliance.
His death led to the dismissal of the charges, sparking anger among advocates who believed the community was denied justice. Golubski’s trial focused on two women who accused him of abuse, with seven others planning to testify. The allegations outraged the community and deepened distrust of law enforcement, echoing similar abuse allegations across the country.
Golubski’s death also shed light on the need for further investigation and accountability within law enforcement, with calls for outside inquiries into his death and the department where he worked.
The case against Golubski was part of a broader effort to reexamine cases he worked on, with one double murder case already leading to an exoneration. Advocates lamented the lack of a trial for Golubski, feeling that without it, he “died an innocent man.”
Despite Golubski’s suicide, concerns remain about the multitude of whispered allegations against him over the years, revealing a cycle of abuse and misconduct that had long been ignored in the community.
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