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Award announced for information leading to killer of Samantha Woll

Police are offering $15,000 for help solving the case.

Samantha Woll
JCRC/AJC board member Samantha Woll lighting candles in March 2018. Credit: Courtesy of JCRC/AJC.

Following the arrest and release without charges of an unnamed suspect in the death of synagogue leader Samantha Woll, Detroit law enforcement has put forward a reward for clues.

Those providing information leading to the arrest of her killer will receive $15,000.

In spite of a lack of suspects, police continue to insist that antisemitism was not a motivating factor, citing a lack of signs typical in a hate crime.

Law enforcement found Woll’s body outside her house on Oct. 21, believing she fled after an attack inside the house.

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