Woman charged with murder after calling police from church parking lot

Monday, September 18, 2023
AUTRYVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman covered in blood called police from a church parking lot and told them she may have been responsible for a person's death.

It happened Sunday at Mt. Carmel Church of God of Prophecy near Autryville, North Carolina.
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The woman, identified as Samantha Haines, 31, is now behind bars charged with murder.

Investigators said she is connected to the death of 32-year-old Daniel Faircloth. He was found dead outside his home less than half a mile away from the church.
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Sampson County Sheriff's Office said it is still investigating the case and will release further details as they become available.
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