'Whatever You Say, Goes': Alleged Gunman Posts Cryptic Messages Ahead Of Tennessee Church Shooting

LA VERGNE, TN — Emanuel Samson, the 25-year-old accused of killing one woman and wounding several others at an Antioch church, made a series of strange and enigmatic Facebook posts in the hour before Sunday morning's shooting.

Metro Police say Samson shot and killed 39-year-0ld Melanie Smith in the parking lot of Burnette Chapel Church of Christ on Pin Hook Road in Antioch as services were letting out. He then went into the sanctuary and wounded several other people before he was subdued by 22-year-old Caleb Engle, investigators say.

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Samson told police he arrived at the church at 10:55 a.m., according to an affidavit. Thirty-seven minutes prior, Samson posted the first of a series of odd messages on his Facebook page.

Police said two pistols, both believed to be Samson's, were recovered inside the church and another pistol and a rifle were inside his SUV. Parishioners told investigators Samson had attended services at Burnette Chapel in the past. He is charged with one count of criminal homicide, with more charges likely, and is being held without bond. Samson's first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.

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