New information revealed this New York police officers They were called to Karen Sackett's home nine times before the 47-year-old was found dead and decomposed in her home just days after her birthday.
Sackett, a dental hygienist, was found in her old home, which was owned by nearby Iona University, on Nov. 4, 2024, reports said. News 12 WestchesterCiting family interviews.
Sackett shared a New Rochelle home with her boyfriend, who worked at the university.
“They were having problems, and she wanted to get away from him,” Chris Sackett, Sackett's brother, told the outlet.
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Karen Sackett's badly decomposed body was discovered in her bedroom days after her death on November 4. (Edward Dowdle Funeral Home Inc.)
Documents reviewed by Fox News Digital showed the couple's turbulent relationship stretching from 2017 to 2023. Before police found them on Nov. 4, 2024, authorities came to the shared residence nine times for welfare checks, disputes and alleged incidents of domestic violence.
In one alleged domestic violence incident that occurred on July 12, 2018, Sackett called police due to chest pains and shortness of breath “due to her boyfriend assaulting her.”
she He later told the police “In a very low voice” she called him because she needed to “detox” from him. Police did not press charges, writing that Sackett had been “extremely uncooperative.”
In other cases, the police were called due to domestic disputes.
Recent 911 call logs, reviewed by Fox News Digital, also revealed two welfare checks were conducted on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26.
Karen Sackett's home in New Rochelle, New York, which she shared with her boyfriend. Police were called to the home at 78 President St. in New Rochelle for welfare checks, domestic disturbances and domestic disputes. (google maps)
Sackett's decomposed body was allegedly found by university staff while they were evacuating her from her shared home, which she owned. Local university.
The local outlet, citing police, found that the boyfriend, who police did not identify, was out of state at the time of her death.
Police are continuing to investigate the death, saying it appears she died of natural causes. The Westchester Medical Examiner is conducting a toxicology report to determine Sackett's cause of death.
In her obituary, Sackett's family remembered her as devoted to her profession as a dental hygienist and a “vibrant soul” who loved her family and friends.
“Karen was a dedicated dental hygienist, known for her gentle touch, kindness, and genuine care for her patients. She found joy in making others feel comfortable and was deeply committed to her work, often brightening her patients' days with her welcoming smile,” the obituary said.
“Outside of work, Karen was a vibrant soul with many passions. She had an impeccable sense of style and loved fashion, always bringing her unique flair wherever she went. Karen had a natural eye for photography, capturing the beauty of everyday moments and turning them into memories.” Aziza, above all, adored her family and held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews, who brought her endless joy.
Students enter the campus of Iona College, now Iona University, in New Rochelle, New York, on August 13, 2020.
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The obituary noted This Sackett dogChloe died days after her owner, which the obituary said brought “solace in the thought that they might be reunited again.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Iona University for comment.
