Set decorator Mary Kate Golding, aged 34, known for her work on popular TV series such as “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Goosebumps,” was discovered dead at her residence in Queens, New York, on Tuesday. Authorities were alerted to the situation via a 911 call shortly after midnight. Upon their arrival, Golding was found with a stab wound to her back and was declared deceased at the scene, according to a spokesperson from the New York Police Department.
Several hours later, around 6:39 a.m. ET, police were summoned to respond to another incident involving an unconscious individual near Astoria Park in Queens. This man, estimated to be between 30 and 35 years old, was also pronounced dead at the location. Reports suggest that the deceased man was identified as Joseph Azzaretto, Golding’s husband, as per sources cited by various media outlets, including People, hinting at a possible murder-suicide scenario being under investigation by authorities.
The inquiry into these tragic events is still ongoing, with no additional details currently available. Golding’s professional portfolio includes contributions as a set decorator to the initial six episodes of the first season of the Amazon Prime Video series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Her work in the film and television industry encompassed projects like “The Big Sick,” “Gotham,” “The Undoing,” “The Flight Attendant,” “Hawkeye,” and more recent endeavors like “Goosebumps.” She was slated to be involved in the production of the upcoming film “Deep Cuts.”
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