A man from Florida, recently dismissed from his position, is accused of making online threats directed at churches, according to local authorities.
Michael Iaboni, 32, was taken into custody after Crime Stoppers received a tip-off, as detailed in an affidavit from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives reported that Iaboni had shared videos on social media, revealing his job loss and issuing threats against religious establishments.
In a video posted and subsequently removed on November 4, Iaboni reportedly declared, “I got fired and I’m fired up,” as stated by the authorities.
Michael Iaboni was apprehended in Palm Beach County, Florida, on charges of allegedly threatening churches through online platforms. (Photo courtesy of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)
Allegedly, he also commented, “It’s all kill shot,” while raising his hands as if holding a rifle and simulating the noise of gunfire.
“I would never take my own life, but I understand the people that I am going to be going after are and could potentially be dangerous,” he said, according to investigators.
“Christ Fellowship is on my list to hit also,” the arrest report continued. “My end game is taking you out… It’s not necessarily the people that are yelling that you need to be worried about, it’s the quiet ones. It’s the ones that no longer fear death. I expect death to come fast and very violent. Hopefully I go out fast.”
Michael Iaboni, 32, was arrested after a tip was sent to Crime Stoppers, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office affidavit. (Google Earth)
The report said Iaboni made another threatening post on Nov. 7, where he said it was “gonna look like a genocide.”
The report said that Iaboni lives about 1.5 miles from Christ Fellowship. On Nov. 2, he allegedly signed up for a “Journey” event at Christ Fellowship to learn more about the church.
Church staffers later notified Palm Beach Gardens police about Iaboni “frequenting the Church recently.”
Investigators said Iaboni posted videos on social media saying he had been fired from his job and made threats against places of worship. (Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)
Iaboni is charged with written threats to kill or do bodily harm. He is being held on a $250,000 bond, according to jail records.
