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’Demonic’: California dad arrested for allegedly beheading son

The sick act was discovered when his wife walked into the bedroom to find their child’s severed head.

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A demonic California dad has been arrested for allegedly beheading his 1-year-old son Friday in an early-morning frenzy of violence that also injured his wife and her mother, according to police.

Andrey Demskiy, 28, is accused of first attacking his wife and mother-in-law just after 4am, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said.

Andrey Demskiy was arrested by sheriff’s deputies after they discovered the severed head of his 1-year-old son. Picture: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Andrey Demskiy was arrested by sheriff’s deputies after they discovered the severed head of his 1-year-old son. Picture: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

The two women fled the residence to await authorities. Demskiy refused to answer the door for responding sheriff’s deputies.

They “forced entry” into the home upon learning the tot was still inside with his father, who may have “possibly injured the child after throwing him,” the sheriff’s office said.

Demskiy was found “uncooperative and physically resistive.”

Demskiy was found “uncooperative and physically resistive” when police entered the residence. Picture: ABC10
Demskiy was found “uncooperative and physically resistive” when police entered the residence. Picture: ABC10

They allegedly discovered the demented dad and the severed head of his young son in the bedroom, according to the statement.

He allegedly used a knife to carry out the sick killing.

Demskiy was taken into custody and booked into Sacramento County Main Jail.

He is ineligible for bail, the sheriff’s office said.

The alleged infanticidal maniac’s mother in law was transported to the hospital for injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Demskiy is due back in court on December 24.

Originally published as ’Demonic’: California dad arrested for allegedly beheading son

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/world/demonic-california-dad-arrested-for-allegedly-beheading-son/news-story/af80aa96b5ce139b8ca25a72195d66d6