New Person Of Interest Arrested In Detroit Jewish Leader Killing: Cops

DETROIT — For the second time, a person of interest was arrested in connection with the killing of Samantha Woll, a well-known leader in Detroit’s Jewish community, according to Detroit Police.

On Monday, police did not identify the person of interest arrested in the killing over the weekend or share any details. Officials said more details will be released in the near future.

"DPD can confirm that a person of interest has been taken into custody in furtherance of the investigation into the murder of Samantha Woll. In an effort to ensure the integrity of this ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time," Detroit police said in a statement.

The new arrest comes after Detroit Police released a suspect from custody without charges in November and asked the public for help in the case.

Officers found Woll, 40, dead from multiple stab wounds early Oct. 21 outside her home in the 1300 block of Joliet Place, a neighborhood just east of downtown, police said.

Detroit Police Chief James White said officers then followed a "trail of blood" that led detectives to Woll’s home, where investigators believe she was attacked before she stumbled outside and collapsed where her body was found.

White said officers found her body at roughly 6:30 a.m. Oct. 21, hours after she left a wedding around 12:30 a.m. He would not confirm whether Woll left the wedding alone.

White said there was no sign of forced entry to Woll’s home, or any defensive wounds on Woll. He did not say how many times Woll was stabbed before she died, indicating that releasing some details could harm the investigation.

Police do not believe antisemitism played a role in the killing. Police also said they don't believe any other groups or people are at risk.

Woll was well known in the Detroit community and served as the board president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue in Downtown Detroit.

Anyone who knows something about her murder is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or visit 1800speakup.org. All Crime Stoppers tipsters will remain 100 percent anonymous.