‘Top Model’ Star Found Dead In Reported Murder-Suicide
Top Model star Paulina Lerch has died. The scene of the crime was her home, where she and her husband were both found dead. From the reports, the incident was a murder-suicide, although the investigation is still ongoing.
Here is what you need to know about Paulina’s death.
Top Model Paulina Lerch Shot Dead In Home
Paulina Lerch, who came to prominence thanks to her appearance on Top Model, was found dead in her home. Paulina and her husband, Sławomir, were both found shot dead when her family had been unable to reach them for over a week. A wellness check was ordered, and authorities found both people dead.
The home is in Poznan City, Poland, and their bodies were discovered on September 1. According to police, the home was locked from the inside, and a revolver was found next to their bodies.
It is unclear what led to the moment, but police are investigating it as a murder-suicide, with the evidence pointing to Sławomir shooting Paulina and then turning the gun on himself. According to reports, there is no word on if this was a murder by her husband or if it was a suicide pact (via The Mirror).
The police had said that there is no news yet on when the shooting took place. Once an autopsy is concluded, they hope it will provide an estimated date and more insight into the deaths.
Who Is Paulina Lerch & Sławomir
Paulina Lerch appeared on Top Model in Poland twice, in 2010 and again in 2018. She remains infamous for a moment in 2010 when she was asked to pretend to be a dolphin on the catwalk, and the judges reacted harshly to the moment. Paulina was eliminated and then returned in 2018 after losing 20kg over the eight years. She then lost again.
As for Sławomir, reports indicate the 47-year-old was an alleged drug trafficker. He had been arrested in April and May of this year along with 30 other people when police found 60kg of drugs he allegedly hid inside a warehouse (via The Mirror).
After Paulina married Sławomir, she kept the marriage a secret out of the public eye.
Many fans made tributes to Paulina on social media:
- “I don’t believe it [with crying emojis]”
- “I’m going to miss you so much, you were so lovely, I can’t believe that I won’t see or hear from you anymore, rest in peace my angel.”
- “Expressions of deep sympathy for Loved Ones, she was an amazing woman, she infected optimism around her, the giraffe did not bring you happiness. May you rest in peace.”
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