Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Husband Sentenced in North Carolina Murder of Kolkata Woman
A man named Michael Aaron Matthews has been sentenced to prison for killing his wife, Nabaruna Karmakar, in North Carolina.
The incident happened in April 2023, and Matthews pleaded guilty, leading to a 13-16 year sentence.
The victim's father, Tapan Karmakar, expressed his respect for the court's decision.
Initially, Matthews claimed it was a double suicide, but evidence showed the scene was staged.
Karmakar, who was from Kolkata, was found with gunshot wounds.
Her colleagues started a fundraising campaign against gun violence after her death.
Her parents fought for justice for almost two years and are now looking forward to closure.
Michael Aaron Matthews was sentenced to 13-16 years in prison for killing his wife.
The victim, Nabaruna Karmakar, died from gunshot wounds in April 2023.
Matthews initially claimed the death was a double suicide, but the scene was staged.
Karmakar's parents fought for justice, expressing respect for the court's decision.
The incident took place in North Carolina; Karmakar was from Kolkata, India.
- Who
- Michael Aaron Matthews was sentenced for the murder of his wife, Nabaruna Karmakar.
- What
- Michael Aaron Matthews was sentenced for killing his wife, Nabaruna Karmakar.
- When
- April 14, 2023, when the incident occurred; May 19 when the sentencing happened.
- Where
- Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
- Why
- The court found Matthews guilty of killing his wife, though the exact motive isn't provided.
- Defendant
- Michael Aaron Matthews
- Victim
- Nabaruna Karmakar
- Sentence
- 13-16 years
- Incident Date
- April 14, 2023
- Location
- Morrisville, North Carolina
- Initial claim
- Double suicide (initial claim)