A Middlebury College student was found dead at her family’s home in Dover, Massachusetts on Thursday night, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.Arianna Kamal, an 18-year-old student freshman at Middlebury College, was among three people found dead at a home at 8 Wilson’s Way just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, according to officials.The other two victims were identified as Kamal’s parents, Teena Kamal, 54 and Rakesh Kamal, 57.Dover Police received a 911 call from a family member who had gone to check on the family on Thursday night and found all three people dead, according to the Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s office.An investigation is ongoing, but there is no danger to the public related to the incident, according to police.Investigators worked overnight at the property, which is labeled Enchanted Acres.The DA also said a gun was apparently involved in the incident and it was found near the father. Autopsies will be performed to confirm the timing, cause and manner of the deaths.State property records indicate the property at 8 Wilson’s Way is a 5.07-acre lot with a 19,355-square-foot, 27-room mansion built in 2000. It was last sold in 2022 for $3 million and is currently assessed at more than $5.9 million.”I would say: This is an event to remember that that domestic violence crises cross all economic and social situations,” Morrissey said.Morrissey said there was no sign of a break-in and no previous police reports about the home.The DA also emphasized the state’s domestic violence hotline 877-785-2020 and the suicide and crisis lifeline, 988.A statement from Middlebury College called Kamal “a brilliant student and an amazing singer” and said she had aspirations to visit Italy with the College opera group.Arianna Kamal’s Alma Mater, Milton Academy, issued the following statement following news of her death:“Milton Academy is heartbroken to learn of the death of Arianna Kamal, a recent graduate of the class of 2023, as well as the deaths of her parents, Rakesh Kamal and Teena Kamal. Our thoughts are with all members of the Kamal family, their friends and our entire school community. Aria was a sweet, smart, kind young woman who was just beginning to realize her full potential. Her mother, Teena, who served as president of our Upper School Parents’ Association, was a committed and caring advocate for both parents and students at Milton. This is a devastating loss to our community. We are making counseling and grief support available to students, parents and faculty who may need support as they process this incredibly sad news.”The Massachusetts chapter of the American Red Cross said Teena also served on their regional board of directors.“The American Red Cross is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Dover. Teena Kamal served on our regional Board of Directors and served as vice-chair of our Massachusetts Tiffany Circle. Our hearts go out to their loved ones during this devastating time.”NBC5 has reached out to Middlebury College for more information.WPTZ sister station WCVB contributed to this report.
A Middlebury College student was found dead at her family’s home in Dover, Massachusetts on Thursday night, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
Arianna Kamal, an 18-year-old student freshman at Middlebury College, was among three people found dead at a home at 8 Wilson’s Way just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, according to officials.
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The other two victims were identified as Kamal’s parents, Teena Kamal, 54 and Rakesh Kamal, 57.
Dover Police received a 911 call from a family member who had gone to check on the family on Thursday night and found all three people dead, according to the Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s office.
An investigation is ongoing, but there is no danger to the public related to the incident, according to police.
Investigators worked overnight at the property, which is labeled Enchanted Acres.
The DA also said a gun was apparently involved in the incident and it was found near the father. Autopsies will be performed to confirm the timing, cause and manner of the deaths.
State property records indicate the property at 8 Wilson’s Way is a 5.07-acre lot with a 19,355-square-foot, 27-room mansion built in 2000. It was last sold in 2022 for $3 million and is currently assessed at more than $5.9 million.
“I would say: This is an event to remember that that domestic violence crises cross all economic and social situations,” Morrissey said.
Morrissey said there was no sign of a break-in and no previous police reports about the home.
The DA also emphasized the state’s domestic violence hotline 877-785-2020 and the suicide and crisis lifeline, 988.
A statement from Middlebury College called Kamal “a brilliant student and an amazing singer” and said she had aspirations to visit Italy with the College opera group.
Arianna Kamal’s Alma Mater, Milton Academy, issued the following statement following news of her death:
“Milton Academy is heartbroken to learn of the death of Arianna Kamal, a recent graduate of the class of 2023, as well as the deaths of her parents, Rakesh Kamal and Teena Kamal. Our thoughts are with all members of the Kamal family, their friends and our entire school community.
Aria was a sweet, smart, kind young woman who was just beginning to realize her full potential. Her mother, Teena, who served as president of our Upper School Parents’ Association, was a committed and caring advocate for both parents and students at Milton. This is a devastating loss to our community. We are making counseling and grief support available to students, parents and faculty who may need support as they process this incredibly sad news.”
The Massachusetts chapter of the American Red Cross said Teena also served on their regional board of directors.
“The American Red Cross is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Dover. Teena Kamal served on our regional Board of Directors and served as vice-chair of our Massachusetts Tiffany Circle. Our hearts go out to their loved ones during this devastating time.”
NBC5 has reached out to Middlebury College for more information.
WPTZ sister station WCVB contributed to this report.
