A man who believed himself to be Jesus was found covered in blood after allegedly murdering his aunt and uncle.
Joseph Borowiak, of Warren, Michigan, was arraigned on two counts of first-degree murder after the bodies of Cindy and Steven Collins, aged 66 and 67, were found at their Panama Street home on Friday.
Borowiak, 37, was arrested later that day after he was seen a few miles away from the scene covered in blood.
Joseph Borowiak, of Warren, Michigan, was arraigned on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing Cindy and Steven Collins
‘He had blood spatter on his sweatshirt, and a drop of blood on his eyeglasses,’ Warren Police Detective Kevin Dailey said during the arraignment.
Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said they were baffled as to why he would turn on his aunt and uncle, who had raised him.
‘What is the explanation? Only the person who committed the homicides can answer why,’ Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said. ‘Why would you murder people that actually raised you cared about you, supported you, helped you?’
But neighbors say Borowiak is seriously mentally ill and believed he was Jesus.
Steven Collins appears to have bludgeoned to death in his sleep, while his wife Cindy (pictured with him) was found dead in another room
The bodies of the Collins were found at their Panama Street home (pictured) on Friday
‘He would talk like he was God,’ said neighbor Alisha Goolsby. ‘He believed he was God.’
Borowiak’s Facebook page is rambling mix of religious jargon, with numerous references to Jesus and Lucifer, and creepy threats against the Collins and other members of their family.
He repeatedly posted photos of their home, and a picture of the family with someone cut from the picture.
Borowiak also posted a picture of his ‘hit-list’ on social media.
‘We were able to identify some of the relatives and they were in our custody at the time for their own protection,’ police said.
If convicted, Borowiak (left and right in an undated, previous mugshot) faces life in prison without parole
Borowiak’s Facebook page is rambling mix of religious jargon and creepy threats against the Collins and other members of their family. He repeatedly posted photos of their home, and a picture of the family with someone cut from the picture
Cops received a call on Friday by someone concerned for the welfare of the Collins.
When they arrived, they found the bodies of the elderly couple.
Steven Collins appears to have bludgeoned to death in his sleep, while his wife was found dead, face down, in the next room. Police believe she may have heard a noise and been killed when she went to investigate.
Borowiak, who has a drug problem, was ordered to remain in custody without bond for the brutal attack after detectives warned he was a threat to other members of his family and society at large.
He is due back in court on September 14 for a probable cause conference.
If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole.
He also has a history of drug and assault offences.