Charles Town Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Local Woman

Charles Town Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Local Woman

El Salvadorian illegal sentenced in murder case

The Journal | Wednesday, July 23, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

In a recent case that has garnered attention in Charles Town, David Antonio Calderon, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, was indicted for the first-degree murder of 23-year-old Samantha Jane Dailey and for concealing her body. Following a plea deal, Calderon was sentenced in the courtroom of Circuit Judge David Hammer. This incident highlights ongoing discussions in the community regarding immigration and crime, resonating within local dialogues about safety and justice.

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