Nanny accused of murdering grandfather to undergo court-ordered psych evaluation

A Chesterfield Township nanny accused of killing the grandfather of a kid she cared for at a Royal Oak dwelling will likely be assessed for competency, a choose has dominated.

Throughout a latest listening to, forty fourth District Choose Andrew Kowalkowski ordered psychiatric/psychological testing for Samantha Rae Sales space, charged with first-degree homicide and different crimes in reference to the dying of David Ong, 83, of Bloomfield Hills.

Ong was allegedly attacked by Sales space on Oct 24 after he went to his daughter’s dwelling on Sheridan Drive to test on his toddler granddaughter as requested by his daughter – the kid’s mom – officers stated. The kid’s mom was out of city on the time.

The kid’s uncle was additionally despatched to the house after Ong did not report and located Sales space “in a manic state coated in blood” whereas Ong lay within the basement with severe accidents, police stated. He then grabbed the kid and as he tried to flee and name police, he was repeatedly attacked by Sales space, police stated. Armed with a screwdriver, Sales space continued to chase him and the kid, however they have been finally taken right into a neighbor’s dwelling and referred to as 911, police stated.

Officers discovered the babysitter bare and coated in blood, police stated. She was arrested after a quick foot chase. Suspected psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana have been present in Sales space’s bag, in accordance with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Workplace.

Ong was pronounced useless on the scene. He had been stabbed a number of occasions, officers stated.

Sales space is being held within the Oakland County Jail with out bond. She has no legal historical past, police stated.

Ong’s daughter has reportedly recognized Sales space for about two years.

Along with first-degree homicide, Sales space is charged with second-degree youngster abuse, assault and three counts of assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer.

An analysis of the competency evaluation is scheduled for January 9, 2026.