Schizophrenic woman obsessed with 'witchcraft' stabbed man to death after escaping from mental health units

A mentally unstable woman in the U.K. reportedly stabbed a stranger walking his dog in a park earlier this month. The woman had escaped from a number of mental health units leading up to the attack.

The Daily Mail reported that artist Emma Borowy, 32, was apparently a schizophrenic who happened to be obsessed with elements of witchcraft. Borowy had previously been arrested for slaughtering two goats as part of a "sacrifice" ritual.

Borowy had also threatened to "stab someone in the heart" just three weeks before fatally stabbing Roger Leadbeater, a 74-year-old man.

Leadbeater apparently died of multiple stab wounds, and the report noted that it is believed the attack was random. At the time of the attack, Borowy was apparently under the care of the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust.

However, the case will not be going to trial, as the woman is suspected of killing herself in New Hall Prison, located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, according to The Star.

Prior to her apparent suicide, Borowy was in the process of being evaluated concerning her fitness to stand trial in the case. Judge Jeremy Richardson noted that Borowy was set to be transferred to a hospital focused on the care of those with mental health issues.

Borowy's father, Karl, said his daughter had been admitted into mental health units in Warrington, Salford, and Bolton, but she managed to walk out of them without difficulty.

"It seems she can escape any time she wants," he said. "That's what she told my wife. I do think these units should be more secure. She must have escaped a dozen times in the past two years."

Karl noted that his daughter had been welcomed back home three months ago but that she was unable to "cope." He went on to say that she also had a drug problem.

Borowy's father commented on the apparent killing of Leadbeater and said "We knew she was very, very unwell, but this is a new dimension."

"I think perhaps mental health services are struggling and dealing with too many people. The counselor she had seemed to change every few months. I don't think Emma was taking her medication properly when she was out either."

The authorities said they were told that Borowy had not been seen at home in three months leading up to the killing of Leadbeater. One neighbor said that Borowy had an "interest in witchcraft," including the making of "voodoo dolls."

She had also slaughtered two goats as part of a "ritual" killing. The animals were later found with broken bones and their throats cut.

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