Lauri Carleton’s Daughters: Ari Carleton & Kelson Carleton Speak out after their Mom’s Death in a Hate Crime

Lauri Carleton, a 66-year-old businesswoman, and mother of nine, was brutally killed in her home in Cedar Glen, California, on August 18, 2023. The police have arrested her husband, Bort Carleton, as the prime suspect in the murder. The motive and the details of the crime are still under investigation.

Lauri Carleton was a successful fashion executive who worked for Kenneth Cole for 15 years. She also studied fashion at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. She had a passion for interior design and renovated a 1920s cabin in Lake Arrowhead, where she lived with her husband and some of her children.

Two of her daughters, Ari and Kelson Carleton, have issued a joint statement to the media, expressing their grief and shock over their mother’s death. They also asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time.

The statement from Ari Carleton and Kelson Carleton

The following is the full text of the statement from Ari and Kelson Carleton, as published by The New York Times:

“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved mother, Lauri Carleton. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives with her kindness, generosity, and creativity. She was our best friend, our mentor, our inspiration.

We are also in disbelief and horror over the circumstances of her death. We cannot comprehend how anyone could do such a thing to her, especially someone who was supposed to love her and protect her. We are cooperating with the authorities and hope that justice will be served.

We ask that you respect our privacy and our grief as we try to cope with this tragedy. We also ask that you refrain from spreading rumors or speculation about our family or our mother’s death. Please remember her for who she was: a beautiful soul who made the world a better place.”

Who are Ari Carleton and Kelson Carleton?

Ari and Kelson Carleton are two of Lauri Carleton’s nine children. They are both in their twenties and live in Los Angeles. They are both involved in the entertainment industry.

Ari Carleton is an actress who has appeared in several TV shows and movies, such as “The Good Place”, “Riverdale”, and “The Kissing Booth”. She is also a singer-songwriter who has released two albums: “Ari” in 2021 and “Carry On” in 2023.

Kelson Carleton is a producer who has worked on several documentaries and podcasts, such as “The Social Dilemma”, “Serial”, and “This American Life”. She is also a writer who has published several articles and essays on topics such as social justice, mental health, and feminism.