Father Murders and Dismembers His 43-Year-Old Daughter
When she was a baby, Dominique Foster’s father nearly killed her in a fit of rage. When she was 43, he murdered her and hid her body near a Dumpster.
This was far from his first murder conviction. Lawrence (“Marty”) Banks changed his name to Malik Samartaney, but he can’t change what he is inside.
Content Warning: This article refers to child abuse, child sexual abuse, spousal abuse, and violent murders.
Note: Although Malik Samartaney was known as Lawrence (“Marty”) Banks for most of his life, I’m using the name Malik Samartaney throughout this article to avoid confusion.
A Chilling Discovery
Sunday, May 12, 2019, was Mother’s Day in the United States, but now it will hold bitter memories for the family of Dominique Foster. On that date, her dismembered body was found outside a Dumpster in Baltimore. Police reported that the victim was “wrapped up and placed inside of a shopping cart.” They asked the public to help identify her, posting a picture of a tattoo found on the dead woman in hopes that someone might recognize it.
The information about the tattoo proved crucial. Family members recognized it and contacted the police. They told the police that Dominique shared an apartment with her father in the area; they also…
