Authorities suspect domestic violence led to deaths of three family members in Dover home

DOVER — Three members of a local family were found dead Thursday evening on Wilson's Way in what's likely a domestic incident, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey.

During a press conference on Friday at the Dover Police Station, Morrissey identified the deceased as Teena Kamal, 54; her husband, Rakesh Kamal, 57; and their daughter, Arianna Kamal, 18. All three were residents of the home at 8 Wilson's Way.

Morrissey said police in Dover received a 911 call at about 7:24 p.m. Thursday from another family member who had stopped by Wilson's Way to check on the family.

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Police responded to the home to find an adult male and two adult females, all deceased. Officers secured the scene and contacted the State Police Detective Unit attached to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office to join the investigation.

Morrissey said that although the investigation is at a "very preliminary stage," current evidence does not indicate the involvement of any outside party, but instead suggests this to be a deadly incident of domestic violence. Morrissey said he could not yet confirm the event was a murder-suicide.

"All I can tell you is there was a gun on the premises, and it was apparent to all those that went in that all three members of the family were dead," he said.

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When questioned, Morrissey declined to say where the bodies were located within the home or to give a timeframe of how long the victims may have been deceased. Police did not share who the handgun was registered to, although Morrissey said it was found near Rakesh Kamal.

Morrissey said a family member who lived in the area had not heard from them in "a while" and went over to the house to check on them. The DA told the Daily News there had been no known prior incidents requiring police involvement at the home.

Dover, a community of about 6,000 with a per capita income of more than $133,000, according to U.S. Census data, last had a homicide in 2020, when the body of Kathleen McLean was found in a small pond off Valley Road. Her husband, Ingolf Tuerk, is charged in that case.

"This is an event to remember the domestic violence crisis crosses all economic and social classes," Morrissey said. "For anyone, especially around the holidays, if you feel unsafe in a relationship, I want to remind people that there is help out there, safety planning is available and can talk through your specific situation. This is very unfortunate and our heart goes out to the entire Kamal family."

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Before starting college at Middlebury this fall, Arianna Kamal graduated from Milton Academy, a coeducational boarding and day school. The school shared a written statement on Friday in reaction to her death:

"Our thoughts are with all members of the Kamal family, their friends and our entire school community," the statement reads. "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."

Teena Kamal served on the regional board of directors for the Massachusetts chapter of the American Red Cross.

"The American Red Cross is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Dover," the organization said in a statement. "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."

DA believes there is no danger to the community at large

The district attorney said it is not believed there is any ongoing danger to the Dover community, noting there were no signs of forced entry on the property. He said his office does not suspect that a preparator is at large.

Morrissey confirmed that Arianna Kamal was a student at Middlebury College in Vermont.

Morrissey said the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continues to investigate the exact cause of the deaths. Autopsy reports were expected to be released later Friday. Dover police and Massachusetts State Police officers from the DA’s office, State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and other specialized units processed the crime scene through much of the night.

8 Wilson's Way is a 19,355-square-foot, 27-room mansion built in 2000, according to state property records. It was last sold in 2022 for $3 million and was most recently assessed at more than $5.9 million.

The hotline for Mass Safe Link, a national violence hotline, is 877-785-2020.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Dover police find three dead in home; domestic violence suspected