The son of a Burbank teacher is charged with murder after she was found dead in the family home

The 25-year-old son of a Burbank teacher who was found dead in her home Tuesday night has been charged with murder.

Kyle Lombardo is accused of killing his 57-year-old mother, Karyn Lombardo, after an “altercation at the family home,” according to police.

Karyn Lombardo served the Burbank Unified School District 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.

Kyle Lombardo, her son, was arrested “Based on the information received and evidence at the scene,” police said. Lombardo is being held on $2 million bail.

Authorities have not revealed how Karyn Lombardo was killed. An autopsy is pending, according to Los Angeles County Medical
Examiner’s website.

In a statement announcing the murder case, District Attorney George Gascón said: “Ms. Lombardo, a beloved teacher in the Burbank community, had her life senselessly taken. I want to assure the victim’s family and the community that our office is fully committed.” We seek justice and accountability in this tragedy.

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.

Kyle Lombardo is expected to be arraigned Thursday afternoon. According to the district attorney’s office, if convicted as charged, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.