Episode 94 - Samantha Garnier
From Killer In The Family by Clare Laxton
February 27, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 94
About this episode
This episode covers the tragic story of Samantha Garnier, who was murdered by her husband while pregnant, along with the assault on their two daughters.
In September 2024 29 year old Samantha Garnier was killed by her husband Drew Garnier in Masonville, New York. She was five months pregnant and he killed their unborn child too. As well as killing his wife and unborn child Garnier also stabbed his two daughters who were 9 years old and 6 years old at the time. Thankfully they both survived. Garnier was found guilty of manslaughter and two counts of first degree assault in a deal with prosecutors and will serve 30 years in prison. This is the story of Samantha Garnier. Join me at CrimeCon Birmingham on 25 April. Head to crimecon.co.uk and use my promo code FAMILY to get 10% off your ticket. Information and support Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline References…
People in this episode
Host: Clare Laxton
Topics covered
- domestic violence
- true crime
- manslaughter
- family tragedy
- mental health
- legal system
Keywords
- Samantha Garnier
- Drew Garnier
- manslaughter
- domestic abuse
- true crime
- Masonville
- family tragedy
Sponsors
CrimeCon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Samaritans UK, Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA), Women's Aid, National Domestic Abuse Helpline, Mental Health America, National Domestic Violence Hotline
Places: Masonville, New York
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