In the autumn of 2022, the life of Sara Richardson Emerick, a 45-year-old White/Caucasian woman from Kingston, Massachusetts, was tragically cut short. On October 9, 2022, she was found deceased in her Elm Street home. Sara was a dedicated mother, with her daughter, Emma, being the central focus of her life. She was also an accomplished and respected energy auditor and manager, passionate about making a difference in energy conservation.
Her friends and family remember her as an adventurer at heart, someone who loved music, hiking, skiing, and spending time at the beach.
Remembered for her warm and welcoming nature, Sara had a love for life that was evident in her passion for discovering new music and her pride in restoring and maintaining her home. She was known to be a loyal friend and family member, always willing to travel at a moment's notice to be there for loved ones in both joyous and difficult times. As a young woman, she and a friend had backpacked around the world for a year, a testament to her adventurous spirit.
The circumstances of her death were the result of a domestic violence incident that ended in an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities identified her husband, Colin Canham, as the suspect. He was found deceased outside the home with a gun. Sara was discovered inside the residence, and both had sustained gunshot wounds. The couple's young daughter was not present at the time of the incident and was placed in the care of family members. Law enforcement officials stated that it was an isolated event and that there was no further threat to the public, indicating that no other suspects were sought in connection with the case. In her memory, Sara's family requested that donations be made to organizations that support victims of domestic violence.
