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Detroit Man Charged with Murder of Synagogue President Samantha Woll

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Key takeaways:

  • Michael Manual Jackson-Bolanos has been charged with homicide felony murder, lying to a peace officer and entering Woll’s home without permission.
  • Jackson-Bolanos was taken into custody on Sunday and there is no evidence to suggest that the murder was a hate crime.
  • Samantha Woll was found dead in her home in October and the cause of death was determined to be a fatal stabbing.

A 28-year-old Detroit man has been charged with the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Wednesday that Michael Manual Jackson-Bolanos has been charged with homicide felony murder, lying to a peace officer and entering Woll’s home without permission.

Chief James White of the Detroit Police Department said that Jackson-Bolanos came on their radar a few weeks ago and was taken into custody on Sunday. Worthy said that there is no evidence to suggest that Jackson-Bolanos knew Woll before killing her or that the murder was a hate crime.

Woll, who was the president of the synagogue, was found dead in her home in October. The cause of death was determined to be a fatal stabbing.

The investigation into Woll’s death is ongoing. Jackson-Bolanos is currently being held in custody and is awaiting trial.

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