Philadelphia Police Investigate Homicide of Missing Woman Found Wrapped in Plastic in Closet
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shocking discovery was made in the City of Brotherly Love yesterday, as police found the body of missing woman Lola Karabaeva, 65, wrapped in plastic in the closet of her Northeast Philadelphia home. The grim discovery led to the arrest of her 65-year-old husband, Vladimir Lushevskiy, on charges of abuse of a corpse.
According to police, Karabaeva was last spotted on October 12, and an investigation was launched when she failed to return to her home. However, it took another four days for authorities to find her body, which was concealed in a trash bag and duct tape in the closet of her home.
"It’s very disturbing to know this is happening in our community," said a neighbor, who shared a home security footage showing Karabaeva arriving at her home on October 12, the last time she was seen.
The Philadelphia Police Department has been working around the clock to unravel the mystery surrounding Karabaeva’s death. While authorities have not yet determined the cause of death, they are treating the case as a homicide. Lushevskiy, Karabaeva’s husband, is currently being held on charges related to the abuse of a corpse, but more charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
The discovery of Karabaeva’s body has left the community in a state of shock and outrage. "I’ve lived here for nine years, and I’ve never heard any screaming or anything bad," said a neighbor. "It’s very disturbing to know this is happening right under our noses."
The case has also shed new light on the couple’s troubled past, including the 2004 disappearance and death of their 19-year-old son, whose remains were found six years later. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and police are looking into whether Lushevskiy’s alleged argument with his wife about their son’s death may be connected to the homicide.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover Karabaeva’s funeral expenses, and the community is left grappling with the devastating news. As the investigation continues, authorities will have to work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind this heinous crime.
