Samantha Woll, 40-year-old Detroit synagogue leader found fatally stabbed to death outside her home. Was she married with children? Details about her family explored.
Social media has been mourning the tragic death of a Jewish leader, Samantha Woll who had built a career that involved both religion and politics.
Samantha Woll, an adviser to Democratic politicians and president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found stabbed to death outside her $440,000 home in the Lafayette Park neighborhood of Detroit on Saturday.
Woll was laid to rest by her family and loved ones on Sunday afternoon, a day after the Detroit Jewish community leader was found murdered at her home yesterday morning.
Here’s what we know about her family, including her spouse, boyfriend, parents, and children.
Who was Samantha Woll?
Samantha Woll was an adviser to Democratic politicians and president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Michigan.
The Michigan resident drew widespread praise and admiration in her short life − and again in death – from prominent political and religious leaders in metro Detroit.
According to the Detriot Free Press, Woll was also involved in politics and formerly worked for Congresswoman and Democrat Elissa Slotkin.
She also worked on the re-election campaign of Attorney General Dana Nessel, also a Democrat, and worked in constituent relations for State Senator Stephanie Chang.
In 2017, Woll was chosen as one of The Detroit Jewish News’ “36 under 36.”
The publication described her as a “social justice and political activist” who “was instrumental in the founding of the Muslim-Jewish Forum of Detroit — a grassroots collective of young adults of both faiths who gather in partnership to learn, celebrate and build community together.”
Woll served as the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue since 2022.
She was also involved in “other local Jewish organizations,” per the Detroit Free Press.
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, her life was cut short after she was discovered stabbed to death outside of her home.
What happened to Samantha Woll?
The Detroit Free Press reported that on the morning of Saturday, October 21, 2023, Woll was found stabbed to death outside her home in Detroit’s Lafayette Park neighborhood, east of downtown.
According to the publication, police said in an afternoon statement that were investigating a body found repeatedly stabbed in the 1300 block of Joliet Place.
A trail of blood led to Woll’s home, where authorities said they believe the crime took place.
Police said they have yet to identify a motive.
Per the outlet, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he was “devastated” by the loss of “one of Detroit’s great young leaders.”
He said: “Just weeks ago, I shared a day of joy with Sam at the dedication of the newly renovated Downtown Synagogue.
“It was a project she successfully led with great pride and enthusiasm.”
Who are Samantha Woll’s Parents?
Woll was born between 1982 and 1983 and was forty years old when she died. Her parents’ identities have been revealed as Margo (mother) and Douglas Woll (father).
According to online reports, Margo is a retired educator while Douglas is a retired engineer.
Does Samantha Woll have any siblings?
Samantha Woll was not an only child to her parents. She has one sibling, a sister named Monica who is a lawyer by profession.
Monica broke her silence after she delivered a heart-wrenching speech about her elder sister’s passing, per MailOnline.
There was ‘literally not anyone more caring or thoughtful than you,’ said her sister Monica.
‘If someone complimented something of yours you would take it off and give it to them. Your soul was beautiful and pure – you never said no, but ‘how can I help?’
‘You loved my kids as your own … you were my older sister, you taught me, protected me, loved me with all your heart,’ she said.
‘You so deeply wanted peace for this world. You fought for everyone, regardless of who they were, or were they came from. Your last text message was to a friend – just a heart, to cheer them up.
‘Sam I feel like I’m about to wake up from a horrible nightmare, and you will be hugging me and holding me. This was not supposed to happen.’
Her devastated sibling concluded: ‘I promise to take care of mom and dad, always, we love you so much.’
Woll’s brother-in-law Ben spoke about the connective role she played inside their family.
He said that in a recent, somewhat fraught, family email chain, she wrote: ‘If and were there are some disconnects between the Jewish community and black lives matter, we need to engage more – not less.’
Was Samantha Woll married or dating anyone?
Before the politician and religious leader was murdered, she was not known to have been married, hence, she is believed to have no husband or spouse.
Also, there have not been reports about her being in a relationship when she was alive, which made her a single woman with no boyfriend, lover, or partner.
At the time of her tragic passing, Samantha Woll was not married. She was full-time devoted to her religion, faith, activism, and community service.
Did Samantha Woll have any children?
Woll, 40, was not known to be a mother, hence, she had no children at the time of her death.
Also, from all her reports online, including obituary, and family statements, none proved that she had welcomed a son or a daughter before.
She also had no adopted kids.