Samantha Booth
Coverage of Samantha Booth in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Like a horror movie’: Bloody selfies, witness testimony sends Royal Oak nanny to trial in grandfather’s murder
A Royal Oak nanny, Samantha Booth, faces trial for first-degree murder and other charges after being accused of stabbing 83-year-old David Ong over 40 times. Witnesses described chaotic scenes, including a neighbor comparing the event to a horror movie, and a family member encountering Booth covered in blood during the confrontation.
- Morning 4: Attorney explains legal challenges in Terrion Arnold’s robbery, kidnapping case — and more news
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared in court in Florida for an armed robbery and kidnapping case. Construction began on Detroit's Brennan Recreation Center in Rouge Park, and a preliminary exam continued in a Royal Oak nanny murder case. Washington Township residents criticized officials for undisclosed data center discussions.
- Royal Oak nanny murder case: Medical examiner testifies grandfather was stabbed more than 40 times
Samantha Booth, a Royal Oak nanny, is accused of stabbing 83-year-old David Ong more than 40 times while allegedly under psychedelic mushrooms. Medical examiner Dr. Ljubisa Dragović testified that Ong’s injuries, including sharp-force and defensive wounds, were consistent with a screwdriver attack, ruling the death a homicide. Defense attorney Jim Amburg challenged the findings, while police officer Austin Pelitz described the crime scene.