Olathe police identify 75-year-old woman killed in home

Morning Headlines: May 2
Published: May. 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM CDT
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OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of a 75-year-old Olathe woman.

Olathe police responded to a home on the corner of N. Persimmon Drive and Courte Drive on Wednesday, April 30, to check on the person who lived at the home.

When they arrived they found the body of Karen M. Peterson. Online property records show she lived at the home.

Police have not released any additional information about Hoffman or how she died.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to call OPD at 913-971-6363 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.