Man arrested after decapitating two women with chainsaw in Mobile, Alabama

A 47-year-old man was arrested Monday after two women were found dead inside a Mobile home. Court documents allege he decapitated both victims with a chainsaw.

Double homicide on Carolina Court: suspect charged with two counts of murder

Fox10tv.com reports that Thomas Steele, 47, was arrested Monday following the deaths of two women at a residence in the 2400 block of Carolina Court in Mobile, Alabama.

Officers from the Mobile Police Department responded to a death investigation at approximately 1:36 p.m. and found two deceased women inside the home. Steele was detained at the scene.

According to court documents, Steele intentionally killed both women using a chainsaw, decapitating them. He was subsequently booked into Mobile County Metro Jail, where he faces two counts of murder.

The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211, submit an anonymous text tip to 844-251-0644, or visit mobilepd.org/crimetip.

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