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Mobile Alabama double homicide case

Overview

Thomas Henry Steele, 47, is facing capital murder charges for the deaths of his grandmother, Dora Boone, 85, and his aunt, Christy Deloach, 65. The incident occurred on October 12 at a residence in Mobile, Alabama, where investigators believe the victims were decapitated with a chainsaw.

Court proceedings have focused on Steele’s mental state. Following a hearing where Steele allegedly told a judge to ‘kill him’, Circuit Judge S. Wesley Pipes ordered an inpatient competency evaluation through the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Steele is currently being held without bond at a secure medical facility to undergo treatment to restore his competency to stand trial. Prosecutors are also considering additional charges related to his alleged threats against his public defender.

Entities

Christy Deloach · Dora Boone · Mobile Police Department · Thomas Steele · Alabama Department of Mental Health

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Alabama man charged with murder of two relatives

    Thomas Henry Steele faces capital murder charges for the chainsaw killings of his aunt and grandmother in Mobile, Alabama. He is undergoing a competency evaluation following threats made in court.

  2. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Mobile man accused of killing two relatives with chainsaw

    Thomas Steele faces murder charges for allegedly killing his grandmother and aunt with a chainsaw in Mobile, Alabama. The suspect reportedly made a chilling remark during a recent court hearing.

Sources

amren.com · freerepublic.com · internewscast.com · pulptastic.com · spotonalabama.com