Murder case dismissed against man charged with killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
The dismissal comes as Woll’s synagogue prepares to rename its new building after her
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Fast Forward Suspect charged with murder in death of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
“There’s not a shred of evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,” a prosecutor said
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