Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead at US mansion

The lifeless bodies of Rakesh Kamal, his wife Teena and their daughter Ariana were discovered on Thursday evening.

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Khushboo Joshi
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In a shocking turn of events, the Kamal family, originally from India and deeply rooted in the tech industry in the United States, met a tragic end in their Massachusetts mansion. The lifeless bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter Ariana were discovered on a fateful Thursday evening, prompting authorities to suspect domestic violence as the cause.

As per media reports, The Kamal family had carved a niche for themselves within the US tech industry, notably founding EduNova, an education systems company. Rakesh Kamal, an alumnus of prestigious institutions like Boston University, the MIT Sloan School of Management, and Stanford University, spearheaded this venture in 2016.

EduNova's rise and fall

EduNova introduced a 'student success system,' aiming to elevate students' academic performance from middle school to college. The initial success reflected in their acquisition of a sprawling estate worth US$4 million in 2019. However, a twist of fate led to the company's dissolution in December 2021, plunging the family into financial turmoil.

From wealth to bankruptcy

According to the reports, the repercussions were swift; the mansion went into foreclosure, selling for US$3 million, and Teena Kamal, an alumna of Harvard University, declared bankruptcy in September 2022. The couple, once known as Rick and Teena, witnessed their journey from affluence to adversity.

On Thursday, a relative, concerned by days of silence from the Kamal family, made a distressing discovery. The police, summoned at 7:24 pm, found the lifeless bodies of Rakesh, Teena, and Ariana inside their mansion, a stark contrast to the affluent neighbourhood's usual tranquillity.

Authorities revealed a preliminary investigation pointing to domestic violence as the cause. While the motive remains elusive, the discovery of a gun near Rakesh Kamal's body adds a layer of complexity to the unfolding tragedy.

Ariana, the 18-year-old daughter pursuing neuroscience at Middlebury College, had her dreams abruptly halted. Described as sweet, smart, and kind by her school, Milton Academy, Ariana's untimely demise casts a sombre shadow on the potential she was just beginning to realise.

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