Samantha Woll murder suspect Michael Manuel Jackson Bolanos was 'on cops' radar for weeks' after synagogue leader death

A SUSPECT has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of synagogue leader Samantha Woll after cops tracked him for weeks.

Michael Manuel Jackson-Bolanos, 28, was taken into custody on December 10, almost two months after Woll, 40, was found stabbed in October.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy announced the charges against Jackson-Bolanos on Wednesday, which include homicide felony murder.

Worthy said there are "no facts to suggest" that Jackson-Bolanos knew Woll, nor that the crime was motivated by antisemitism, per NBC News.

"There's not a shred of evidence to suggest this was a hate crime," Worthy said on Wednesday.

Woll was heavily involved in Detroit's Jewish community and was board president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.

Her death came just weeks after the initial attack that ignited the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Investigators believe Jackson-Bolanos forced entry into Woll's home on the night of her murder.

She was stabbed inside her home on October 21 and made it to her front lawn before she collapsed.

A neighbor called 911 after noticing an unresponsive Woll on the ground in their neighborhood.

Police later found a trail of blood leading to her front door, which was open and unlocked.

The medical examiner later determined that Woll's death was caused by "multiple sharp force wounds with a straight-edge cutting instrument," according to a press release from Worthy's office.

'WE KEPT AN EYE ON HIM'

Jackson-Bolanos is not the same suspect that was held by police in November following Woll's death, Worthy confirmed on Wednesday.

That person, who police believe knew Woll, was released after 72 hours.

Investigators had been following Jackson-Bolanos for weeks and had flagged him as a person of interest, according to Detroit Police Chief James White.

He was arrested several weeks ago but released after it was determined there was insufficient evidence to arrest him.

"Once he was released, we kept an eye on him until we had enough to ultimately make an arrest," White said.

The specifics of the case haven't been made public, but the investigation included interviews with witnesses, security footage, cell phone data, and other forensic evidence.

However, Jackson-Bolanos was being investigated for other crimes in the vicinity of Woll's home.

In addition to the murder charge, he is facing breaking and entering without permission and lying to a peace officer.

He allegedly lied to officers about committing or attempting larcenies from cars on the day Woll died.

Jackson-Bolanos is due back in court on December 27.

Worthy called the case "extraordinarily sad and tragic."

"Since October 21st, the date that Samantha Woll was killed, there has been painstaking, diligent, and tireless work done by the Detroit Police Department and my office," she said.

"Investigations like this take time and we do our best to never rush tojudgment."

JEWISH LEADER REMEMBERED

In the aftermath of Woll's untimely death, several politicians and others have publicly spoken fondly about her.

"Everyone is very eager for the perpetrator to be found and brought to justice," Rabbi Asher Lopatin, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council/AJC, told NBC News.

Woll was involved with the nonprofit organization.

"It will not, of course, bring back Sam, but it would provide some closure, which is important to all those who knew her and for the entire community," Lopatin continued.

Ariana Mentzel, a treasurer of the nonprofit, told NBC News: "I don't know that we'll ever feel closure, but some answers I think would be a little bit comforting."

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he was devastated by the loss of Woll, calling her "one of Detroit’s great young leaders."

"Just weeks ago, I shared a day of joy with Sam at the dedication of the newly renovated Downtown Synagogue," he said.

"It was a project she successfully led with great pride and enthusiasm."

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer wrote: “My heart breaks for her family, her friends, her synagogue, and all those who were lucky enough to know her.

“She was a source of light, a beacon in her community who worked hard to make Michigan a better place."