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Ex-husband charged with murder after wife found dead in Marietta apartment

ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – The ex-husband of a Morehouse School of Medicine surgical resident is charged with murder in connection with an apparent fatal stabbing Sunday, according to Marietta police.

Mickey Anthony Woolery, 49, faces multiple charges following his arrest in Camel, Indiana, in the death of Samantha Woolery. He is accused of murder, premeditated murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony.

Mickey Anthony Woolery has been charged with murder and other charges in connection with the death of ...
Mickey Anthony Woolery was charged with murder and other charges in connection with the death of his ex-wife.(Hamilton County, Indiana Jail)

Police believe Mickey fled Georgia and returned to his primary residence in Indiana.

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Samantha was found dead at the Lakeside at Town Center apartment complex on Sunday. Police said she was attacked in her apartment overnight and had “visible lacerations.”

Samantha Woolery was found dead Sunday at the Lakeside at Town Center apartment complex....
Samantha Woolery was found dead at the Lakeside at Town Center apartment complex on Sunday. Police said she was attacked in her apartment overnight and had “visible lacerations.”(Morehouse Medical School)

Mickey is extradited to Georgia.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.