Shocking Reason: Top Model Reality Star Shot Dead by Husband Before He Turns Gun on Himself
Paulina Lerch, a 33-year-old former reality star who appeared on *Top Model* in Poland, has been found dead, allegedly shot by her husband, Sławomir, before he fatally shot himself. Police discovered the tragic scene in their luxury home near Poznan City, Poland, on Sunday, September 1, after Lerch’s family became concerned when they couldn’t reach her for over a week.
Authorities believe Sławomir, 47, killed Lerch before taking his own life. He was found lying next to her with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and a revolver was recovered near the bodies. The house had been locked from the inside.
Sławomir had been arrested earlier this year on drug trafficking charges after 60kg of drugs were found in a warehouse. He was released from custody in early August. Despite his criminal history, Lerch had kept her marriage to him private.
It is still unclear whether Lerch’s death was a murder or part of a suicide pact. Her family, who hadn’t heard from her in over a week, alerted the authorities, leading to the grim discovery.