Initially dismissed as a kook, he is now being considered by some, to be the Messiah. He certainly doesn’t look like a savior. Coming across more as a somewhat stoned relic from the sixties, he sleeps where he can and eats what he can find. His long hair and beard — no longer shocking in these modern times — give him a disheveled look; he looks like most any homeless person you’ve ever seen.

And now, he’s in America. Having arrived over a month ago aboard a cargo ship, this “Jesus” raises many questions as he interacts with U.S. citizens.

What does he want? Is he seeking attention? Apparently not, as he has refused numerous interview offers. Is he looking to cash in on this “gimmick?” He shuns all offers of money. So, what gives?

According to those folks who follow his every move, he claims to be a carpenter, though he apparently has not looked for work. Reportedly, he recently received a pound of salmon and a loaf of French bread from a local Safeway store and somehow used it to feed a group of twenty-four people at a homeless shelter. He is frequently refused entry into many establishments under the “no shoes, no service” policy. Walking along the highway, he has been pelted with garbage, rocks, and soda cans. If he is the Messiah, his arrival is a somewhat inauspicious one.

US Today has created a Special Report Issue to report on this curious story. We make no judgments and, in fact, are pursuing all avenues to secure an interview with this gentleman as soon as possible.