May 03, 2025

Homicide: Police ID 75-year-old Kan. woman found dead in her home

Posted May 03, 2025 2:00 PM

JOHNSON COUNTY —Police conducting a homicide investigation in Olathe have identified the victim as 75-year-old Karen M. Peterson of Olathe, according to Police Sergeant John Moncayo.

Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North Persimmon Drive in Olathe to check the welfare of a woman, according to Officer Sean Wilkes.

At the home, first responders found Peterson deceased inside the residence. A suspect has been taken into custody.  Police released no additional details.