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Woman Charged With 1st Degree Murder in Putnam County Missing Person Case

By Ronni Chase Mar 26, 2026 | 10:49 AM

An arrest has been made after the body of missing person Samantha Goolsby was discovered Wednesday in a wooded area on Phy Road in Putnam County.  The investigation revealed that a domestic dispute had taken place Tuesday morning (3/24/2026) that resulted the apprehension of 57-year-old Lora Morgan who confessed to shooting and killing Samantha Goolsby, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

Morgan was charged with 1st Degree Murder, Abuse of a Corpse, and Fabricating/Tampering with Evidence. Lora Morgan’s bond was set at $820,000 with a court date of April 20, 2026.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 931-528-8484.  (Photo courtesy Putnam County Sheriff’s Office)