Weapon in Shocking Maggie Motel Murder Bought Just Hours Before—At Local Gift Shop
In a chilling twist to an already disturbing case, investigators have confirmed that the weapon used in the Maggie Motel murder was purchased just hours before the killing at a nearby gift shop.
Authorities say the suspect, whose name has not yet been released pending formal charges, walked into a quaint roadside gift shop less than two miles from the motel and bought a decorative knife around noon last Saturday. Surveillance footage shows the individual browsing the store calmly before selecting the item, which staff say was marketed more as a novelty than a practical tool.
That same evening, police responded to reports of a disturbance at the Maggie Motel, where they discovered the body of a 34-year-old woman with fatal stab wounds. Investigators quickly connected the knife to the scene, thanks to the store’s detailed transaction records and security footage.
“This wasn’t a planned killing in the traditional sense,” said one law enforcement source. “It appears to be a crime of opportunity, with a weapon bought impulsively just hours before the attack.”
The suspect is currently in custody and is expected to face murder charges. The motive remains under investigation.
