Burbank elementary school teacher found dead at home, adult son arrested

A Burbank elementary school teacher was found dead in her home Tuesday night and her 25-year-old son was arrested by police on suspicion of murder.

Karyn Lombardo, 57, has been with Burbank Unified for just over 30 years and taught at Bret Harte Elementary for most of her career.

Police and paramedics arrived at Lombardo’s Burbank home around 10 p.m. Tuesday “for an unconscious female.”

Burbank police said officers and paramedics found Lombardo unconscious and despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband and adult son also live in the house.

Kyle Lombardo, her son, was arrested “based on information and evidence at the scene indicating that he caused her death during an altercation at the family home,” police said. “There are no outstanding suspects or a threat to the community.”

Kyle Lombardo was charged with murder and held on $2 million bail. No further details have been released at this time.

John M. Paramo, superintendent of the Burbank Unified School District, said Karyn Lombardo’s impact and loss to the community is felt throughout the city.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Lombardo’s family and friends and all whose lives have been forever changed for the better by her tireless dedication and service to the youth of Burbank,” Paramo said.