Inked Mag Staff
April 1st, 2019
Florida Man Who Eats Faces Believes He’s ‘Half Dog’
Check out the latest Florida man headline to rock the world
On August 15th, 2016 a then 19-year-old Florida State University student named Austin Harrouff allegedly killed a 59 and 53-year-old couple outside of their home in Tequesta, Florida. The college student made international headlines after not only fatally stabbing his victims, but also biting off parts of their faces. At the time of the attack, the assailant believed that he was ‘half-man, half-dog’ according to a 2017 interview. Harrouff, now 22, was living with bipolar disorder and acute manic episodes with psychotic features, according to psychologist Dr. Phillip Resnick. Harrouff ““had the delusion that he could run ‘super fast’ because he was ‘half-man, half dog.’ He believed that other dogs’ hair was attaching to his face,'” said Resnick in a 38-page mental health report.
Back in 2017, Harrouff was interviewed by another known psychologist, Dr. Phil McGraw. Investigators had initially believed that Harrouff may have been on the synthetic street drug, Flakka, however, a toxicology report by the FBI concluded that he had “no designer drugs in his system and only trace amounts of marijuana.”
Harrouff’s trial is scheduled for November 4th, 2019 and he’s facing “two counts of first-degree murder with a weapon for the deaths of Mishcon and Stevens, one charge of burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery while armed for breaking into their garage, and one charge of attempted first-degree murder with a weapon for attacking and injuring the couple’s neighbor, Jeffrey Fisher.”
What do you think of this peculiar crime story? What’s the wildest “Florida man” headline you’ve seen? Let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section.
Editor's Picks
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Our Next-Gen Technology Picks to Help Boost Your Creativity and Achieve Your Tattoo Goals
Shedding Light on Tattoo Tools
One of the most critical factors in achieving tattoo perfection is often overlooked – lighting.
COUNTRY THUNDER SET TO BE PARTY OF THE YEAR
Country Thunder Music Festival is back with a bang in Arizona, featuring top artists like Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Koe Wetzel, and more!