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A woman already serving a life sentence for the murder of her ex-husband in Missouri is now facing capital murder charges in Arkansas for another set of killings she committed in January 2025.
Taylor P. Santiago, 31, has been linked to the deaths of three victims in two states, and authorities are moving forward with extraditing her to face the charges in Carroll County, Arkansas.
Details of the Missouri and Arkansas Killings
Santiago’s tragic series of crimes began on January 23, 2025, when she confessed to killing three people, including her ex-husband, Troy Huffman, and his new girlfriend, Sophia Williams, along with Nathan Green, her estranged lover.
Santiago admitted to the crimes when she turned herself in to authorities around 2 a.m. that day in Aurora, Missouri.
Key Events:
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | January 23, 2025 |
| Location | Aurora, Missouri (Huffman) and Eureka Springs, Arkansas (Williams and Green) |
| Victims | Troy Huffman, Nathan Green, Sophia Williams |
| Charges in Missouri | Murder, Robbery, Unlawful use of a weapon, Child endangerment |
| Charges in Arkansas | Capital murder, Attempted capital murder, Aggravated burglary, Battery, Child endangerment |
| Extradition Hearing | October 30, 2025, in Livingston County, Missouri |
| Life Sentence | Santiago was sentenced to life without parole for Missouri charges on June 10, 2025 |
The Missouri Crime: Murder of Ex-Husband
According to law enforcement, Santiago’s journey into violence began with her ex-husband, Troy Huffman, when she orchestrated his murder to steal his Mercedes and travel to Arkansas.
On January 23, she called Huffman to arrange a meeting under the pretense of seeing their child. Once he arrived, Santiago shot him twice—once in the chest and once in the head.
After killing Huffman, she moved his body to exit the apartment and took his car keys. Santiago admitted that she needed the car to get to Arkansas, where she had planned to kill her lover, Nathan Green, and his girlfriend, Sophia Williams.
The Arkansas Crime: Shooting and Escape
After killing Huffman, Santiago traveled to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where she confronted Green and Williams at their trailer. She shot Williams in the head, killing her instantly. Green, however, survived a gunshot wound to his cheek.
Law enforcement found four children under the age of 10 in the home during their investigation. They were immediately placed under state care.
The Turnaround: Confession and Arrest
Santiago’s violent spree came to an end when she voluntarily turned herself in to the Aurora-Marionville Police Department. She openly confessed to killing Huffman in Missouri and Williams and Green in Arkansas. Santiago’s candid admission of guilt was documented during her interview with police.
Legal Consequences and Extradition
Following her conviction in Missouri for the murder of Huffman and other related crimes, Santiago was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in June 2025. However, the criminal justice system is now preparing for her to face capital murder charges in Arkansas.
An extradition hearing has been scheduled for October 30, 2025, in Livingston County, Missouri, where the court will determine when Santiago will be transferred to Arkansas to face the additional charges. These charges include capital murder, attempted capital murder, and aggravated burglary.
Santiago’s brutal and heartbreaking crime spree has left lasting impacts in both Missouri and Arkansas.
While she serves her life sentence in Missouri, she still faces the prospect of additional charges for her actions in Arkansas. The extradition hearing later this month will be a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for the victims of her violence.