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Samantha Goolsby

Case from Cookeville, TN dated Mar 24, 2026

Victim Details

Samantha Goolsby

Female

White / Caucasian

Cookeville

TN

2026-03-24

42

Samantha

Goolsby

06/29/2026

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In the small city of Cookeville, Tennessee, a domestic dispute tragically escalated, leading to the death of Samantha Goolsby, a 42-year-old woman known for her vibrant and caring personality. Remembered affectionately as "Sam" or "Sammy G," she was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

The events that led to her untimely death began to unfold on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. An argument erupted between Goolsby and 57-year-old Lora Morgan at a residence in Cookeville. As Goolsby was ...
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  • https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/cookeville-homicide-phy-road/
  • WZTV: Missing woman found dead, suspect charged with murder in Putnam County
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