In a tragic incident that unfolded in their $5 million mansion in Massachusetts, a prosperous Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter were discovered lifeless, suggesting a case of domestic violence, according to media reports.
Rakesh Kamal, 57, and his wife Teena, 54, along with their 18-year-old daughter Ariana, were found in their Dover residence around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, as revealed by Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey. Dover is located approximately 32 kilometers southwest of downtown Boston.
The couple, also known as Rick and Teena, had previously managed EduNova, an education systems company now defunct. Morrissey labeled the event a “terrible tragedy,” alluding to domestic violence, noting the presence of a firearm near Rakesh’s body.
Details about the cause of death remain pending, with Morrissey awaiting the medical examiner’s ruling before determining if it’s a murder-suicide. Financial challenges seemed to have plagued the family, evident in online records. The distressing discovery occurred when a concerned relative, alarmed by the family’s silence, checked on them.
Despite apparent financial struggles, there were no prior police reports or domestic incidents linked to their residence. Morrissey refrained from speculating on the motive, emphasizing the ongoing investigation.
Their lavish mansion, valued at $5.45 million, faced foreclosure a year ago, eventually selling for $3 million. The Kamals had acquired the estate in 2019 for $4 million.
EduNova, established in 2016 and dissolved in December 2021, aimed to enhance student grades. Teena’s financial woes led to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing in September 2022, listing liabilities between $1 million and $10 million, but the case was dismissed two months later.
Teena, an alumna of Harvard University and Delhi University, was involved with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. Rakesh, a Boston University and MIT Sloan School of Management alumnus, held executive positions in education consulting.
Their daughter, a Middlebury College neuroscience student, added another layer to this tragic tale. Morrissey highlighted the rarity of homicides in Dover, with the last reported case in 2020, underscoring the infrequency of such violence in this well-managed community.
