AURORA, MO – Taylor Santiago, 31, of Aurora, Missouri, a mother serving a life sentence for killing one of the fathers of her children, now faces extradition to Arkansas after allegedly fatally shooting her estranged lover’s girlfriend and attempting to kill the father in a multi-state shooting spree.
Multi-State Rampage Across Missouri and Arkansas
Santiago previously pleaded guilty in April to first-degree murder, robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the death of her ex-husband, Troy Huffman, at her Missouri residence.
Authorities say the violence did not end there. On January 23, Santiago allegedly killed Sophia Williams in Arkansas and attempted to shoot Nathan Green, the surviving father of her child. The attack occurred in front of her child, leading to additional child endangerment charges.
Prosecutors report that Santiago killed Huffman, then drove approximately 55 miles in his Mercedes to Carroll County, Arkansas, to target Green and Williams. Williams died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Green survived critically injured.
Charges and Extradition
Santiago is currently locked up at the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri, and an extradition hearing related to Williams’ death is scheduled for October 30. Arkansas prosecutors have filed a complaint citing capital murder in the first degree, attempted capital murder, aggravated residential burglary, first-degree battery, and endangering the welfare of a minor…