‘Angel of Death’ drives 2,000 miles to confront California priest, officials say

A man referencing himself as “Michael the Angel of Death” from the Bible drove more than 2,000 miles across the country after prosecutors say he threatened “do the Lord’s reaping” at a California church.

Joshua Michael Richardson, 38, of Jemison, Alabama, has been charged with multiple felonies, including criminal threats, possession of brass knuckles and possession of a dirk or dagger, in connection with his alleged threats to St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said in a Sept. 3 news release.

Attorney information for Richardson was not immediately available…

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