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Chainsaw Killings: Man Utters Chilling "Kill Him"
16 Oct
Summary
- Man accused of beheading grandmother and aunt with a chainsaw.
- Accused made a disturbing statement during a bond hearing.
- Caller warned 911 about nephew's irrational behavior hours prior.
Thomas Henry Steele, 47, was arrested on October 12, 2026, and charged with two counts of capital murder. He is accused of using a chainsaw to kill his grandmother, Dora Boone, 85, and his aunt, Christy Deloach, 65, at their Mobile, Alabama residence.
During a court hearing on October 13, 2026, Steele was removed from the courtroom after calmly uttering the words "Kill him." The judge has ordered a mental competency evaluation.
Earlier on the day of his arrest, an unidentified woman called 911. She reported that Steele, her nephew, was acting irrationally and was off his Lithium medication. She expressed concern about his behavior, noting he was giving away possessions and speaking about "living for God."
The caller stated Steele was not violent at the time, and she was seeking guidance on who to contact. The 911 dispatcher provided her with the police department's number. Authorities later discovered the two deceased women inside the home.
