Former priest from Tarczyn to face trial for murder and attempted murder
Mirosław M., a former parish priest from Tarczyn municipality, will face an additional charge of attempted murder. He faces a life sentence.
Clergyman from Mazovia before indictment – investigation nearing conclusion
The former priest of the parish in Przypki near Tarczyn in Mazovia will face an additional charge of attempted murder of Anatol C., according to polsatnews.pl. Investigators established that Mirosław M. made an unsuccessful attempt on the man's life even before the final crime. At that time, the clergyman's plans were thwarted by a tractor driver passing near the scene of the incident.
Prosecutor Andrzej Stojak from the Regional Prosecutor's Office in Radom announced that the indictment will be filed with the court within the coming weeks. The investigation is nearing completion.
Psychiatric opinion and charges
The prosecution already has an expert opinion prepared following several weeks of psychiatric observation of the suspect. The contents of the opinion have not been officially disclosed, however it was established unofficially that the experts did not find Mirosław M. to be mentally ill at the time of the crime.
Mirosław M. has been in custody since July 2025. He is suspected of murdering a 68-year-old homeless acquaintance with particular cruelty – he faces a life sentence.
Course of the crime
During the investigation, the suspect testified that he and Anatol C. had a quarrel while driving a car. The clergyman allegedly then took out an axe, struck the man in the head with it, then doused him with petrol, set him on fire and drove away.
In the background of the crime was a deed of gift for a property that Anatol C. had previously transferred to the priest. In exchange, the clergyman was to help the homeless man find housing and ensure he received care.
Confession and Church response
Mirosław M. admitted to the crime, gave extensive statements and expressed remorse. Warsaw Archbishop Adrian Galbas expressed sadness about the entire matter, emphasising the moral responsibility of the Church and apologising to the faithful for what he called this "dreadful crime".
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