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Community activists in Kansas City, Kansas, are urging federal and local authorities to intensify their investigations into former police detective Roger Golubski, a man long accused of misusing his badge to harm vulnerable community members.
Despite his death in 2024, survivors and advocates say many unanswered questions remain — including whether others in law enforcement helped shield him from accountability.
Survivors Lead Demonstration Outside Unified Government Building
On Tuesday, a group of community advocates gathered outside the Unified Government building to call for broader investigations. The rally was driven in large part by women who claim Golubski sexually assaulted, intimidated, or exploited them for years, often under the guise of police authority.
One of the women, Ophelia Williams, shared her story publicly. She said her first encounter with Golubski came during a homicide investigation involving her two teenage sons, who were only 14 years old at the time.
“I was a victim,” Williams said, recalling the moment that altered the course of her life and her family’s.
Woman Says Golubski Assaulted Her During Son’s Homicide Investigation
Williams stated that Golubski visited her home during the investigation and sexually assaulted her, leaving her traumatized and unable to advocate for her children. She believes her sons were subjected to improper and illegal interrogation tactics.
“Wasn’t nobody up there with them,” she said. “They had them up there for hours. The only thing they gave them was cigarettes.”
Her account mirrors allegations made by several other women who say Golubski leveraged his position as a detective in Kansas City, Kansas, to prey upon women who lacked support, protection, or resources.
Federal Prosecutors Describe Long Pattern of Abuse
Federal charging documents describe Golubski as a detective who, for decades, used his authority to manipulate, coerce, and exploit vulnerable women, often using threats or intimidation to silence them. Many allegations follow a nearly identical pattern — women who were alone, afraid, or marginalized say they were targeted because they had nowhere else to turn.
Golubski died by suicide in 2024 while awaiting trial on federal charges, but prosecutors had described the case as evidence of decades-long systemic abuse of power.
Advocates Say the Investigation Must Continue
Despite Golubski’s death, survivors and activists argue that stopping the investigation now would be a grave mistake. They believe more misconduct remains undiscovered — and that other individuals within the police department or court system may have helped enable or conceal his actions.
“There’s so much more that hasn’t come out,” Williams and other advocates insist. They are demanding accountability not only for Golubski but for anyone who may have allowed abuse to continue unchecked.
A Mother’s Plea for Justice for Her Incarcerated Sons
Williams also made an emotional appeal for a broader review of the cases involving her two sons, who remain incarcerated. She believes the original investigation — conducted under Golubski’s authority — was tainted and should be re-examined.
Her call reflects a growing concern in the community: that wrongful convictions may have stemmed from investigations handled by the disgraced former detective, placing families in cycles of suffering that have lasted for decades.
The push for continued investigation into former detective Roger Golubski has only intensified since his death. Survivors like Ophelia Williams say countless questions remain unanswered and potential systemic failures remain hidden.
Community advocates argue that true justice requires uncovering the full extent of Golubski’s alleged misconduct — and ensuring that any individuals who protected or enabled him are held accountable. For families still living with the consequences, the fight for transparency, justice, and healing is far from over.