A shocking incident unfolded at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas on March 14 when a woman, identified as Samantha Palma, stripped naked and allegedly assaulted multiple people. Reports indicate that Palma suffered a “manic episode,” leading to violent and erratic behavior that left passengers and staff in a state of panic.
Violent Outburst and Assaults
Eyewitness accounts and viral footage from the scene revealed that Palma used a pencil as a weapon, allegedly stabbing at least two people, including a restaurant manager who attempted to intervene. According to reports, she seized the manager’s own pencil and attacked him, stabbing his head and face before biting his forearm. She also smashed a plasma screen, threw water at bystanders, and verbally abused a passenger who had offered her a coat.
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Her name is “Samantha Palma” and she had a mental breakdown, stabbed one person and bit two others. Apparently, she hadn’t taken her medication that day.
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Police Intervention and Bizarre Statements
Security personnel located Palma hiding behind an emergency door at Gate D1 of Terminal D, with visible traces of blood—presumably from her victims—on her body. Upon being detained and handcuffed, she made a series of bizarre statements, claiming she “wanted to be with the flowers” and was “in a forest.” Palma also reportedly identified herself as various Disney princesses, including Ariel and Pocahontas, and referred to herself as “Venus.”
Travelling with Her Young Daughter
Authorities confirmed that Palma was traveling with her eight-year-old daughter at the time of the incident. Following her arrest, she was charged with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon. While in police custody, she admitted that she had missed her medication that day, which may have contributed to her erratic behavior.
The incident has raised concerns over airport security and mental health awareness, especially in high-traffic public spaces like international airports. Investigations are ongoing, and Palma is expected to face legal proceedings in the coming weeks.
