Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll was stabbed EIGHT times in the face and neck as she slept in her living room after a wedding – as new evidence suggests murder suspect’s coat was stained with her blood

New details have emerged about the brutal murder of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll. It is revealed that she was stabbed eight times and her blood was found on the murder suspect's jacket.

Police have charged Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 28, with the murder of 40-year-old Woll on October 21, and his next court appearance is scheduled for January 2.

Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Elsey said the Jewish community leader was likely sleeping in her living room after a wedding when Jackson-Bolanos allegedly broke in at 4:20 a.m., police reported. Detroit Free Press.

The suspect allegedly stabbed her eight times in the face and neck at her Lafayette Park home before Woll staggered outside and was found by a neighbor a few hours later — around 6:30 a.m. — and pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Elsey, evidence linking Jackson-Bolanos to the crime includes Woll's blood found on his jacket.

Prosecutors said suspect Michael Jackson-Bolanos (pictured) stabbed Woll eight times in the face and neck

Authorities said Woll was likely sleeping in her living room after a wedding when the attack occurred. There is evidence that Jackson-Bolanos had Wolls blood on his jacket

The Jan. 2 court appearance before 36th District Judge Kenneth King will be a probable cause hearing.

Jackson-Bolanos has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, burglary and lying to a police officer.

Authorities said there was no forced entry into Woll's home and clarified that her door was unlocked.

The 28-year-old was briefly held for questioning in connection with a series of thefts a few weeks prior to his arrest. He was subsequently released but was kept under close surveillance as detectives continued their investigation, Detroit Police Chief James White said.

“Once he was released, we kept an eye on him until we had enough to finally make an arrest,” White said.

His criminal history includes previous convictions for stealing and concealing vehicles and records show he exhibited violent behavior while in custody.

Woll worked for Democratic U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin and on the political campaign of Attorney General Dana Nessel (right)

Prosecutors have said Jackson-Bolanos was a stranger to Woll and that this is not a hate crime since Woll was board president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.

It was initially feared that she had been killed in a hate crime, as Woll was board chair of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy claimed there was no “sliver of evidence” that Woll was killed as a result of anti-Semitism or a hate crime.

“There are no facts to indicate that this defendant knew Ms. Woll,” Worthy said.

Woll was a leader in the community and in addition to her work at the synagogue, she had worked for Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and for Attorney General Dana Nessel's political campaign.

Police initially took another person into custody in connection with the case, but he was released in November.

“This was an extremely sad and tragic case,” Worthy said. She added: “This takes time. We never want to rush to judgment.”