Both victims were homeless men, the stabbings were about half a mile apart, the victims were discovered within four hours of one another, and the injuries to both men were similar, according to investigators.

Nathanael Carire-Arocho, 44, of Aurora, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, armed violence and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, Aurora police said. Nathanael Carire-Arocho, 44, faces two counts of first-degree murder and other charges after a deadly Sunday shooting in Aurora.