Police arrest 65-year-old husband after two-day manhunt in Borków death case

Discovery and autopsy

On Friday afternoon, July 3, police were called to a home in Borków, a village near Kielce, where a 64-year-old woman was found dead. A relative, concerned after losing contact, had discovered the body. The woman's husband, 65, was missing. An autopsy conducted on Saturday revealed severe multi-organ head injuries, and the prosecutor stated the crime occurred around noon on July 3.

It showed severe, multi-organ injuries in the head area. The crime occurred around noon on July 3.

The manhunt

Police immediately launched a search for the husband, the last person known to have seen the woman alive. The operation grew to include 255 officers at its peak, with search dogs, drones, and a police helicopter combing forests and surrounding areas. Officers also monitored roads, including the route toward Kraków.

At this moment we have no clear information that would indicate the man could pose a threat to bystanders.

Suspect description and public appeal

On Saturday, police released a silhouette image of the suspect captured by surveillance cameras, along with a detailed description: about 175 cm tall, stocky build, short gray hair, wearing a brown V-neck sweater and brown trousers with rolled-up cuffs. He was barefoot and had a visibly swollen right hand or forearm. Authorities urged the public not to approach him but to call a dedicated hotline (789 759 706) or emergency number 112.

Arrest

The manhunt ended before 7 AM on Sunday, July 5, when police confirmed the 65-year-old had been detained. No charges have been announced yet, and the investigation continues under the supervision of the Kielce District Prosecutor's Office. Police noted there had been no prior interventions at the home and no domestic violence procedure was in place.