NEWTON, NC—Megan Stack Sattizahn, a 39-year-old resident of Newton, has been arrested and charged with the murder of her 9-month-old daughter, Samantha Sattizahn. The arrest followed a tragic discovery by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office.
Early on the morning of July 12, 2024, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person near Section House Rd. They encountered a disoriented adult female, later identified as Sattizahn, who led them to her residence on Tanglewood Dr. Inside, they discovered the deceased infant, establishing a direct connection to the suspect.
Following the incident, the Criminal Investigations Division of the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation, suspecting foul play. Sattizahn has since been held at the Catawba County Detention Facility without bond and is scheduled for a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on July 22, 2024.
Further details await the results of an autopsy, while Sattizahn has been admitted to a local hospital under observation. The Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the District Attorney’s Office, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to contact the Sheriff’s Investigators at 828-465-8340.
