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America's Most Wanted man Steve Stephens posted this chilling video explaining why he planned to carry out an 'Easter Sunday slaughter' - before shooting a stranger dead.
The 37-year-old remains on the run from police in Cleveland, Ohio, more than 24 hours after he killed grandad Robert Godwin Snr.
On Sunday he filmed himself shooting dead the 74-year-old grandfather at random in the street via Facebook Live then fled the scene.
Shortly before the shooting, Stephens posted another video online explaining what he was about to do and why.
Sat in a car, he rambles for several minutes about breaking up with "the love of my life" Joy Lane.
He also says he "lost everything" gambling at the casino.
Stephens shows his work ID badge for the care centre where he looked after teens with mental health problems.
He complained that "I've run out options. Now I'm just doing some murder-type s***".
(Photo: Facebook)
(Photo: Twitter)
(Photo: Twitter)
Stephens later posted the horrific footage of the moment he shot Mr Godwin Snr as he walked home from an Easter meal with family.
The thug claimed there were 15 more victims.
However, police believe there have been no more victims linked to Stephens.
His Facebook page has been taken down.
(Photo: Twitter)
The distraught family of Mr Godwin have asked people not to share the highly distressing video of him being killed.
It remained on Stephens' Facebook page for more than two hours before it was taken down.
It meant numerous copies of the clip were downloaded and continue to be posted on YouTube and Twitter.
Ryan Godwin, who identified himself as Mr Godwin's grandson, tweeted: "Please please please stop retweeting that video and report anyone who has posted it! That is my grandfather show some respect"
Another woman called Sarah added: "I can't watch that video of my grandfather getting killed. that man is sick, please stop posting it"
A man and woman believed to be Mr Godwin's children tearfully spoke to reporters.
The man said: "It’s not real.
“This man right here, was a good man.”
Facebook has condemned the crime and said it will review its policies on how inappropriate content is reported.
At a press conference police confirmed there is no apparent connection between Stephens and his victim.
A video was first shared shortly at around 4pm Sunday evening local time - with the warning: "Please Be Care This Man Is Going Around Cleveland Killin Ppl on Facebook."
Stephens captured the video "Easter Day slaughter"
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He also tagged people telling them "tell Joy Lane I won't be coming in tomorrow" - and "I'm sorry team but I'm to far gone (sic)".
He also claims to have killed 12 people today - saying: "I won't stop (until) my mother and Joy Lane call me."
In the second video he said he was "killing m*********" - claiming he had shot 13 so far and was "working on the 14th".
Appearing while driving a car and apparently chatting to another person on his phone he admits to the "Easter Day slaughter" in the name of the woman.
He can be heard explaining that he just “snapped” and has a “lot of built in anger and frustration".
He continues: "I snapped, dog, I just snapped.
“I just killed 13 ************* man. That’s what I did, I killed 13 people and I’m about to keep killing until they catch me. F*** it.”
Police confirmed Stephens claimed to have killed multiple others but there are currently no reports of further victims.
Local hospitals were put on standby but said they had received no patients believed to be linked to Stephens.
(Photo: Twitter)
(Photo: Twitter)
Police, along with the FBI, continue to hunt Steve Stephens who is described as:
Black
6'1" 244 lbs
Bald with a full beard
Wearing a dark blue and grey or black striped polo shirt
Driving a white or cream colored SUV.
The police said: "He is considered armed and dangerous. If seen call 9-1-1, do not approach the suspect.
"Police and EMS are swarming the Cleveland State area, take precautions and do not approach Stephens."