JUST IN: Jewish Leader Found Stabbed To Death Outside Her Detroit Home
Samantha Woll, Facebook
Samantha Woll, president of a prominent Detroit synagogue and founder of a Muslim-Jewish interfaith organization, was found stabbed to death outside her home in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, police say.
The Detroit Free Press reported that police released a statement Saturday saying “that they were investigating after finding a body stabbed multiple times in the 1300 block of Joliet Place. A trail of blood led to the victim’s home, where police said they believe the crime occurred.”
Authorities soon identified Woll and released her name.
Woll, 40, was a prominent member of the community in Detroit and has been president of the Isaac Agree synagogue since 2022. The synagogue posted a message on Facebook expressing shock at the tragic loss.
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Samantha Woll, our Board President. At this point we do not have more information, but will share more when it becomes available. May her memory be a blessing.
An active Democrat, Woll worked on local campaigns such as those of state Sen. Stephanie Chang, and the city clerk campaign of Denzel McCambell, former staffer for Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the prominent Michigan Democrat who has been vocal and active about the Israel-Hamas war.
Woll previously worked for Rep. Elissa Slotkin and for the campaign of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who posted on X about the murder.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan released a statement Saturday saying, “” was devastated today to learn of the loss of one of Detroit’s great young leaders, Samantha Woll. Just weeks ago, I shared a day of joy with Sam at the dedication of the newly renovated Downtown Synagogue was a project she successfully led with great pride and enthusiasm. Sam’s loss has left a huge hole in the Detroit community. This entire city joins with her family and friends in mourning her tragic death.”
Authorities in Michigan have not released a motive for the slaying of the Jewish leader at the time of this post.
In Detroit and across the state tensions have been enormous in the wake of the Hamas terror attacks and subsequent military actions by Hamas and Israel, and protests have been ongoing.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
