A Missouri woman, already serving a life sentence for the murder of her husband, now faces multiple felony charges in a separate homicide case near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The latest charges deepen an already serious criminal record and shed light on a disturbing sequence of violent events.
Background: Prior Conviction in Missouri
In January 2025, Taylor Paige Santiago, 31, was sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband in Missouri. Alongside that conviction, she also received:
- 20 years for First-Degree Robbery
- 4 years for Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- 7 years for First-Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child
New Charges in Arkansas Homicide
On June 12, 2025, Santiago was officially charged in Carroll County, Arkansas, for a fatal shooting that occurred on January 23, 2025, the same day she surrendered to authorities in Missouri.
The charges include:
- Capital Murder – First Degree
- Attempted Capital Murder – First Degree
- Aggravated Residential Burglary – First Degree
- Battery – First Degree
- Four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor – First Degree
Details of the Eureka Springs Shooting
The incident took place just after midnight at a home on County Road 511, where:
- Sophia Williams, 36, was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head
- Nathan Green, 34, survived a gunshot wound to the cheek and later identified Santiago nonverbally
- Four children under age 10 were in the home at the time and were subsequently placed under the care of Arkansas Department of Human Resources
Detectives reported a trail of blood from the kitchen to the master bedroom but found no weapon or shell casings at the scene.
Investigation and Arrest
Santiago turned herself in to the Aurora Police Department in Missouri the same day of the shooting. Aurora Police Chief Shawn Coatney had previously informed Arkansas officials of Santiago’s possible involvement in the Eureka Springs murder while already under investigation for another homicide.
Ongoing Law Enforcement Efforts
Both Missouri and Arkansas authorities continue working jointly to determine the full scope of Santiago’s actions. Investigations are ongoing, and further details may emerge as the case progresses.
Taylor Santiago, already convicted of murdering her husband, now faces additional serious charges, including Capital Murder, for a separate crime in Eureka Springs.
Her voluntary surrender, the timing of both incidents, and the presence of minors at the crime scene have intensified scrutiny on the case.
Law enforcement agencies in both states are focused on unraveling the timeline and motives behind the violent events tied to Santiago.