Court Documents Reveal Relationship Between Ex-Wife, Ex-Husband Who Allegedly Killed Her

A man is behind bars after he allegedly killed his ex-wife over the weekend. Court records illustrate the relationship between the man and his ex-wife.

Oklahoma City Police found Samantha Ainsworth dead on Saturday. Police quickly began searching for Chase Ainsworth, Samantha’s ex-husband, and one of their children who was missing.

Chase and the child were located the same day.

“The child was found unharmed and the suspect was taken into custody,” Sgt. Dillon Quirk said.

Chase was booked on two complaints, first-degree murder and child stealing. Court records show this isn’t the first time he’s been arrested in regards to Samantha.

They filed for divorce in December of 2022 and a couple months later Samantha filed a Victim Protection Order. 

A probable cause affidavit shows Ainsworth violated that order twice by showing up and trying to break into her home. He also sent her numerous text messages. 

According to court records, Ainsworth sent Samantha a message saying she will "continue to be his prophet until I leave this earth," and "the Devil told him I that I'm sinless. He immediately thought it was a lie, so Jesus has been the one trying to kill me."

Samantha Ainsworth worked at Central Junior High School. The District says the Moore Public Schools Family was shocked and heartbroken by the news. 

Members of the district's Mental Health team were available at Central and folks also gathered for a prayer vigil as the traumatic weekend came to an end.