MARIETTA, Ga. — The ex-husband of a Morehouse School of Medicine surgical resident who was attacked and killed at her apartment complex on Sunday is now behind bars, according to the Marietta Police Department.
Police announced Monday that 42-year-old Mickey Anthony Woolery was arrested in Carmel, Indiana. He faces felony murder, felony aggravated assault, felony aggravated battery, felony possession of a weapon during a crime and felony malice murder in the death of his former wife, Samantha Woolery.
Police believe Mickey Woolery fled Georgia and returned to his Indiana home. Carmel SWAT teams and detectives with the Marietta Police Department searched multiple addresses to capture him. During their search, police said he tried to run away.
The homicide investigation began Sunday morning when Marietta Police said they received a call about a woman stabbed at the Lakeside at Town Center Apartment Homes.
"She did have some obvious wounds to her body," Marietta Police Public Information Officer Chuck McPhilamy said.
However, her cause of death is still undetermined at this time.
According to the Morehouse School of Medicine, Samantha Woolery was an incoming surgical resident. A statement was released Monday afternoon, saying her loss is felt in the school community.
“Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Samantha Woolery, an incoming surgical resident and our 2023 Surgery Intern of the Year. Dr. Woolery, known for her kind spirit and exceptional ability to connect with others, was set to begin her categorical residency.
Her loss is profoundly felt within our Morehouse School of Medicine community. Our thoughts and condolences are with Dr. Woolery’s family and friends during this time," the statement from Dean and Executive Vice President of Health Affairs Adrian Tyndall said.
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Residents of the gated community were shocked after learning the news of Samantha Woolery's death. Jessica Gibson said she felt safe and has lived here for more than a year.
"There's cameras everywhere," Gibson said. "And then, I also stay on the third floor. So, like, nobody wants to come to the third floor and do anything."
Kyle Deven recently moved to the apartment complex from Virginia.
"We were getting ready to return our U-Haul," Deven said. "And we just saw a big commotion."
Several Marietta Police units were parked in front of the 600 building of the complex. McPhilamy said Woolery's body was left there for hours.
"The victim did not show up for work this morning. Her co-workers became concerned and drove here to come check on her," McPhilamy said. "When they arrived, the door was unlocked."
McPhilamy called it a brutal attack.
"She was killed in an attack, somewhere, overnight," McPhilamy said.
Marietta Police will work with Camel Indiana Police to extradite Mickey Woolery to Georgia.
Loved ones have set up a GoFundMe to help honor Dr. Woolery's memory for those who would like to support, click here.
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