Newton, N.C. – Megan Stack Sattizahn has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of her 9
month old daughter, Samantha Sattizahn. Sattizahn, 39, is being held in the Catawba County Detention Facility under no bond. Sattizahn has a first appearance in Catawba County District Court on 07/22/2024.
Infant’s Death Under Investigation
Newton, N.C. – On Friday, 07/12/2024 at 4:54 a.m. deputies with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office
responded to a report of a suspicious person near Section House Rd. When deputies arrived they
encountered an adult female who seemed disoriented. Deputies followed this person to her residence on
Tanglewood Dr. When deputies arrived they discovered a 9-month old infant deceased inside that
residence. This infant is the daughter of the adult female in question.
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has initiated an investigation into
the death of this infant. Foul play is suspected. Sheriff’s Investigators are consulting with the District
Attorney’s Office and are awaiting autopsy results. The adult female has been admitted to a local
hospital.
Anyone with information concerning this investigation is asked to contact Sheriff’s Investigators at
828-465-8340.

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