Charles Earl Ream, a 53-year-old resident of Latrobe, Pennsylvania has been arrested and charged with homicide, robbery, burglary, and theft in connection with the death of Samantha Lang, a 22-year-old woman whose life was tragically cut short in March 2007.
Samantha Lang’s lifeless body was discovered by a friend in her Pennsylvania home, surrounded by a pool of blood in the living room. (Photo: CBS News)
Samantha Lang Cold Case
The Samantha Lang cold case had remained unsolved for an astounding 16 years, but recent claims from informants have shed new light on the long-standing mystery.
According to Fox News, Samantha Lang’s lifeless body was discovered by a friend in her Pennsylvania home, surrounded by a pool of blood in the living room.
The crime scene was grisly, with Samantha Lang’s skull fractured, her throat slashed, and her left ring finger broken.
Authorities describe the residence as a known hub for drug activity and the home had been ransacked stinking of marijuana.
Ream had been a person of interest from the beginning of the investigation, as he was one of the last people seen with Samantha Lang before her untimely demise. He told police that he had visited Samantha Lang’s home and purchased three bags of heroin from her on the day she vanished.
Multiple Informants’ Statement Led to the Suspect of Samantha Lang’s Murder
Crucial information from multiple informants has now come to light, tying Ream more directly to the crime.
An unidentified male informant spoke with investigators on numerous occasions over the years, revealing conversations he had with Ream around the time of Samantha Lang’s murder.
According to the informant, Ream confessed to killing Samantha Lang but claimed that his initial intention was merely to break her fingers to extract information about the location of her drugs.
In a separate instance, a female informant came forward only two months ago, recounting that she had overheard Ream admitting his involvement in the murder to others.
He allegedly expressed regret, stating that he had “made a mistake” and feared the repercussions, particularly now that he has a daughter. The female informant’s testimony adds another layer of incriminating evidence against Ream.
With this new evidence in hand, authorities acted swiftly, arresting Ream and bringing him to court. He is currently being held in custody without bail. As of now, there is no indication that Ream has retained a defense lawyer, and attempts to contact him for comment have been unsuccessful.
The arrest of Charles Ream marks a significant development in a cold case that has haunted Samantha Lang’s family and friends for over a decade. The quest for justice may finally be coming to an end as investigators work diligently to build a strong case against the suspect.
