Samurai sword-wielding maniac on the run after trying to carve up man at party and cops can’t find him
A manhunt is underway in Northern California for Jonathan Bays, who is accused of attacking another man with a samurai sword during a party. The victim sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities warn that Bays is considered armed and dangerous, and they are actively searching for him.
- ▪Jonathan Bays, 41, allegedly attacked another man with a samurai sword at a party in Mariposa County.
- ▪The victim was struck multiple times and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
- ▪Bays has an outstanding arrest warrant for a parole violation related to sexual abuse of a minor.
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Metro Samurai sword-wielding maniac on the run after trying to carve up man at party and cops can’t find him By Katie Jerkovich Published May 26, 2026, 8:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A manhunt is on in Northern California for a man suspected of trying to kill another person with a samurai sword during a party in Mariposa County on Saturday. The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office said that 41-year-old Jonathan Bays allegedly used the sword to hack up another person, striking the victim’s body multiple times with a Samurai-type sword at the Creekside Apartments in Mariposa over the weekend.
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