A 35-year-old nanny has been charged with murder after she allegedly stabbed an elderly grandfather multiple times while caring for his three-year-old granddaughter in Michigan. Samantha Rae Booth, who had been looking after the child for two years without incident, appeared to have a "manic" episode when the grandfather visited the home for a welfare check.
According to police, Booth killed the 83-year-old man, David Ong, before fleeing from responding officers and attacking another family member with a screwdriver. She was found with suspected psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana in her purse and initially tried to escape from law enforcement but was quickly apprehended.
The child and uncle who were present at the scene sustained minor injuries and are currently being treated for shock. Authorities have said that Booth's actions were "sudden" and "unpredictable", leaving the family stunned.
Police Chief Michael Moore has condemned the attack, calling it a "tragic and senseless act of violence". The child's mother, who was out of town at the time, has been left to cope with the devastating loss of her father. In a statement on Facebook, she described Ong as a "gentle giant" and "hero" who would always be remembered for his kindness and love.
The case has raised questions about Booth's mental state and whether there were any warning signs that she may have posed a risk to those in her care. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to understand the motivations behind this tragic event.
According to police, Booth killed the 83-year-old man, David Ong, before fleeing from responding officers and attacking another family member with a screwdriver. She was found with suspected psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana in her purse and initially tried to escape from law enforcement but was quickly apprehended.
The child and uncle who were present at the scene sustained minor injuries and are currently being treated for shock. Authorities have said that Booth's actions were "sudden" and "unpredictable", leaving the family stunned.
Police Chief Michael Moore has condemned the attack, calling it a "tragic and senseless act of violence". The child's mother, who was out of town at the time, has been left to cope with the devastating loss of her father. In a statement on Facebook, she described Ong as a "gentle giant" and "hero" who would always be remembered for his kindness and love.
The case has raised questions about Booth's mental state and whether there were any warning signs that she may have posed a risk to those in her care. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to understand the motivations behind this tragic event.
this whole thing is just so shocking I mean you're thinking of a 35-year-old woman caring for a 3-year-old and then suddenly she just snaps like what was going on in her head? 
and the fact that the police chief is saying it was a "tragic and senseless act of violence" yeah that's an understatement 
but seriously how do you catch something like this? Was there someone who noticed something or did she just have some kind of mental breakdown all of a sudden?
Kids need proper supervision, not just anyone with a warm smile 
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. And poor David Ong, what a tragedy. It's crazy how quickly things can go from one day to having someone you trusted and cared for commit such a heinous crime 
. We need to talk about mental health more so we can prevent this kind of thing from happening again 
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this nanny was supposed to be looking after a 3-year-old girl, not harming anyone... sounds like something went terribly wrong inside that woman's head 
and now everyone's paying the price 
the fact that she was under the influence of psychedelics when it all went down is just another layer of sadness... hope she gets the help she needs in prison 
The thing is, what's going on with her mental state? Were there any signs? Did she get help or something? It's just so frustrating because we're always told to be vigilant about our children's caregivers, but in this case... 
According to the CDC, caregivers like Samantha Rae Booth are 50% more likely to develop depression and anxiety than the general population! 
. It just goes to show how unpredictable mental health can be, even when we have no idea what's going on inside someone's head.
it's just heartbreaking! 
Can we get more resources & awareness out there? 
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. I mean, who expects someone you've been trusting with your child to stab their grandpa multiple times? It just goes to show how unpredictable people can be, especially when it comes to mental health issues.
. It's like, can't we have a civilized conversation without all the drama and distractions?
the investigation needs to dig deeper, for the sake of the family and everyone who's affected by this. 
I cant even believe what happend in michigan 
and the mother is losin her dad 
it's just so sad 
how could samantha rae booth do such a thing?! 
️ she was supposed to be carin for that 3 year old 
instead of stabbin an elderly man 
and then tryna hurt more people with a screwdriver 
?? 
i hope justice is served 
but for now it's just soooo sad 
That's just crazy talk. I'm all for mental health awareness, but this girl's behavior was just wild 
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. She's gonna have to grow up without her grandpa too soon 
I hope they get her some serious help, 'cause this girl needs it 
