Samantha Woll murder investigation: Detroit man charged in Jewish leader’s death

28-year-old Detroit man charged in Samantha Woll's murder

Michael Manuel Jackson-Bolanos was charged with first degree murder, breaking and entering, and lying to a peace officer.

(FOX 2) - Michael Manuel Jackson-Bolanos, a 28-year-old from Detroit, has been arraigned and charged with first degree murder, breaking and entering, and lying to a peace officer in the murder of Samantha Woll.

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced the charges in the homicide investigation of the well-known Jewish leader, early Wednesday evening.

"There's not a shred of evidence that points to the fact this was a hate crime," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

Jackson-Bolanos allegedly broke into Woll's residence at 1366 Juliet Place in Detroit on Oct. 21 and stabbed her to death.

The medical examiner determined that Woll's "death was caused by multiple sharp force wounds with a straight edge cutting instrument," Worthy said. "The matter of the death was homicide."

28-year-old charged with murder of Samantha Woll

The Wayne County Prosecutor announced a 28-year-old from Detroit is charged with murdering Samantha Woll, a prominent Jewish leader in the city who was murdered in October.

Police submitted a charging request in the case this week, days after arresting the suspect.

Jackson-Bolanos was on Detroit police's radar in connection to a number of larcenies, Chief White said during the news conference.

The suspect lied to Detroit police officers conducting a separate criminal investigation into larcenies or attempted larcenies from motor vehicles that took place on the night of Woll's murder, near her residence.

"He did knowingly and willfully make a statement or statements to the officers that he knew were false and misleading," Worthy said.

Detroit Chief James White: Woll murder suspect under 'constant surveillance'

Detroit Police Chief James White and the Wayne County Prosecutor announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Detroit who was connected to a string of larcenies a week before she was murdered.

The suspect was questioned and monitored but eventually released, as police did not have enough evidence to submit to the prosecutor's office at the time, White said.

The investigation into Woll's death has spanned months and included at least one other arrest. That individual was released without being charged.

"While this is a very promising step in this investigation, the process of moving from the warrant submission to prosecution can be very involved," police said in a statement. "We continue to ask for the community's patience in this matter while we proceed with the important work ahead."

Jackson-Bolanos was arraigned in the 36th Disctrict Court.