A suspect who was in custody in the investigation of the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue leader has been released, a lawyer said Saturday. Allison Kriger declined to comment further to The Associated Press beyond saying the suspect was free. The Detroit Free Press said the suspect was a man. No charges have been filed in the case. Samantha Woll, 40, was president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. She was found dead outside her Detroit home Oct. 21, hours after returning from a wedding, though investigators believe the attack occurred inside.
Quick Read
- Suspect in custody for fatal stabbing of Detroit synagogue leader released.
- Lawyer Allison Kriger confirms suspect’s release, offers no further comments.
- No charges filed in connection with the stabbing.
- Victim, Samantha Woll, 40, was president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.
- Woll found dead outside her Detroit home on Oct. 21.
- Attack believed to have occurred inside her home.
- Detroit police have not commented on the release as of Saturday.
- Police Chief James White had announced suspect’s custody but indicated the investigation continues.
- Woll’s death initially raised concerns of potential antisemitism link.
- Police Chief White stated the attack does not appear to be motivated by antisemitism.
- Woll previously worked for U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and state Attorney General Dana Nessel’s campaign.
The Associated Press has the story:
Suspect released in fatal stabbing of Detroit Synagogue President
Newslooks- DETROIT (AP)
A suspect who was in custody in the investigation of the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue leader has been released, a lawyer said Saturday.
Allison Kriger declined to comment further to The Associated Press beyond saying the suspect was free. The Detroit Free Press said the suspect was a man.
No charges have been filed in the case.
Samantha Woll, 40, was president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. She was found dead outside her Detroit home Oct. 21, hours after returning from a wedding, though investigators believe the attack occurred inside.
Detroit police didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking comment Saturday.
Police Chief James White announced that a suspect was in custody Wednesday. But he also said it did not “represent the conclusion of our work in this case.”
Woll’s death had stoked speculation that it could be tied to animus over the Israel-Hamas war. But White said the attack doesn’t appear to be a result of antisemitism.
Besides her work for the synagogue, Woll had worked for U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and on the political campaign of state Attorney General Dana Nessel.
