A couple from upstate New York was arrested two days after Labor Day on suspicion of stabbing his pregnant wife to death and assaulting their small girls at their house. Following his arrest, the couple was charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder.
According to New York State Police, on September 4, during a “reported domestic dispute” at a home on Houck Road in Masonville, 32-year-old Drew Garnier, who is being held without bond in Delaware County, fatally stabbed 29-year-old Samantha Garnier, who was five months pregnant, as well as their 9- and 6-year-old daughters, who were stabbed but survived.
Authorities did not respond to inquiries about what the victim or the suspect may have said when police arrived at the scene, nor have they provided any information regarding a possible cause for the terrible alleged attack other than that there was a quarrel between the Long Island locals.
After turning himself in, Drew Garnier was reportedly brought to a hospital for “medical treatment” for “superficial wounds,” according to the police, who then put him into jail. Samantha Garnier was evacuated to a hospital, where she was declared dead.
Pictures of the victim and the defendant during their happier moments, even while she was pregnant, are all over her Facebook page.
In numerous pictures, they can be seen with their two small girls, who Drew Garnier is also charged with stabbing.
Regarding the two girls, state police stated, “They are expected to make a full recovery. Family has arrived from outside the area and will be caring for both girls.”
Samantha Garnier, who was killed two weeks before turning thirty, was expecting another girl in February, according to a GoFundMe page set up to support her six and nine-year-old daughters.
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“It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news of Sammi going to heaven. Sammi was a beautiful, compassionate, and loving mother who always wanted the best for her babies. She was due to have a baby girl in February of 2025 and would be celebrating her 30th Birthday in 2 weeks. On 9/4/24 she was taken from us, leaving two beautiful girls behind,” according to a post. “Sammi- We all love you so dearly, and it breaks our hearts that God had other plans for you. May your soul forever be at peace Samantha Jean.”
Drew Garnier is facing felony firearms charges for allegedly owning an AK-47 in addition to the murder and attempted murder charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison if found guilty. His plea is not guilty.
