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Face-biting murder suspect Austin Harrouff 'Dr. Phil' interview
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http://cbs12.com/news/local/austin-harrouff-asks-for-forgiveness-in-dr-phil-interview
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WPEC) - In an exclusive interview with Phillip "Dr. Phil" McGraw, face-biting murder suspect Austin Harrouff said of the attack that left two people dead last August, he "never planned it" and "didn't want to do it."
Harrouff also didn't know why.
"I don't know," Harrouff told Dr. Phil. "If I did, I would tell you."
Harrouff asked for forgiveness in the hospital bed interview with Dr. Phil.
CBS12 received an exclusive portion of the interview Monday night. The full interview became public Tuesday morning.
"I'm sorry for their loss, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I never wanted this to happen," Harrouff said in the 20-minute interview with Dr. Phil. "It's like a nightmare."
Harrouff spoke to Dr. Phil weeks before his arrest on two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of John Stevens and his wife, Michelle Mishcon, last August. Harrouff is also facing charges for attacking Jeff Fisher, a homeowner who rushed over to try to save his neighbors. Fisher survived.
"You said you had a machete at that point," said Dr. Phil. "Do you remember where you got it?"
"In the garage, in the left corner," said Harrouff. The former Florida State University student said he didn't know why he picked it up.
Deputies said they found Harrouff outside the couple's home near Tequesta, biting at the face of Stevens.
Harrouff told Dr. Phil he didn't remember specifics of what happened, calling it a blur.
"It’s like, it happened but I don’t, the story ... it happened, but like, I wasn't aware of it at the time. I remember ... at the dog," said Harrouff.
"Saving the dog and what?" asked Dr. Phil.
"Saving the dog and hijacking the car, and then it’s a blur," Harrouff said.
Harrouff told Dr. Phil he's never taken Flakka. Blood test results from the FBI showed no evidence of Flakka or bath salts in Harrouff's system.
He also denied using steroids and refused to say whether he drank something in the garage at the time of the attack.
"I don't want to talk about that. I can't talk about that," said Harrouff.
When asked whether he is mentally ill, Harrouff told Dr. Phil, "I guess so."
Harrouff's defense team tried unsuccessfully to block the release of the video.
Attorney Nellie King issued this statement:
"The legal defense team representing 19-year-old Austin Harrouff says a video-recorded interview between their client and CBS television personality Phillip McGraw, known to audiences as Dr. Phil, represents 'just one of many pieces of evidence demonstrating the deterioration of Austin’s mental health.'The video 'shows Austin when he was in a vulnerable state, recovering from acute medical and psychological trauma in the sanctity of his hospital room,' attorney Nellie King said. Although defense counsel agrees with the trial court's ruling that nothing in the video clip provided is prejudicial to Austin Harrouff, 'sensationalizing the details of this case pre-trial does nothing to advance justice in the courtroom,' King said. 'Nor does this pre-trial discovery information help those suffering from this tragedy, including the family members of Mr. Stevens and Ms. Mishcon,' she added. The circumstances of how Harrouff came to be videotaped in the hospital, while under guard by Martin County sheriff’s deputies, and without the knowledge of lawyers representing him, is still under investigation."
"Dr. Phil," which airs on CBS12 weekdays at 4 p.m., pulled the interview last year. But now, the full interview will air Thursday.
http://cbs12.com/news/local/austin-harrouff-asks-for-forgiveness-in-dr-phil-interview
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WPEC) - In an exclusive interview with Phillip "Dr. Phil" McGraw, face-biting murder suspect Austin Harrouff said of the attack that left two people dead last August, he "never planned it" and "didn't want to do it."
Harrouff also didn't know why.
"I don't know," Harrouff told Dr. Phil. "If I did, I would tell you."
Harrouff asked for forgiveness in the hospital bed interview with Dr. Phil.
CBS12 received an exclusive portion of the interview Monday night. The full interview became public Tuesday morning.
"I'm sorry for their loss, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. I never wanted this to happen," Harrouff said in the 20-minute interview with Dr. Phil. "It's like a nightmare."
Harrouff spoke to Dr. Phil weeks before his arrest on two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of John Stevens and his wife, Michelle Mishcon, last August. Harrouff is also facing charges for attacking Jeff Fisher, a homeowner who rushed over to try to save his neighbors. Fisher survived.
"You said you had a machete at that point," said Dr. Phil. "Do you remember where you got it?"
"In the garage, in the left corner," said Harrouff. The former Florida State University student said he didn't know why he picked it up.
Deputies said they found Harrouff outside the couple's home near Tequesta, biting at the face of Stevens.
Harrouff told Dr. Phil he didn't remember specifics of what happened, calling it a blur.
"It’s like, it happened but I don’t, the story ... it happened, but like, I wasn't aware of it at the time. I remember ... at the dog," said Harrouff.
"Saving the dog and what?" asked Dr. Phil.
"Saving the dog and hijacking the car, and then it’s a blur," Harrouff said.
Harrouff told Dr. Phil he's never taken Flakka. Blood test results from the FBI showed no evidence of Flakka or bath salts in Harrouff's system.
He also denied using steroids and refused to say whether he drank something in the garage at the time of the attack.
"I don't want to talk about that. I can't talk about that," said Harrouff.
When asked whether he is mentally ill, Harrouff told Dr. Phil, "I guess so."
Harrouff's defense team tried unsuccessfully to block the release of the video.
Attorney Nellie King issued this statement:
"The legal defense team representing 19-year-old Austin Harrouff says a video-recorded interview between their client and CBS television personality Phillip McGraw, known to audiences as Dr. Phil, represents 'just one of many pieces of evidence demonstrating the deterioration of Austin’s mental health.'The video 'shows Austin when he was in a vulnerable state, recovering from acute medical and psychological trauma in the sanctity of his hospital room,' attorney Nellie King said. Although defense counsel agrees with the trial court's ruling that nothing in the video clip provided is prejudicial to Austin Harrouff, 'sensationalizing the details of this case pre-trial does nothing to advance justice in the courtroom,' King said. 'Nor does this pre-trial discovery information help those suffering from this tragedy, including the family members of Mr. Stevens and Ms. Mishcon,' she added. The circumstances of how Harrouff came to be videotaped in the hospital, while under guard by Martin County sheriff’s deputies, and without the knowledge of lawyers representing him, is still under investigation."
"Dr. Phil," which airs on CBS12 weekdays at 4 p.m., pulled the interview last year. But now, the full interview will air Thursday.
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yea but....there's money in it.....
I AM NOT A RACIST
You think he's innocent?
Doesnt matter if he is innocent or not. Dr. Crackhead was getting him to discuss his case before a trial. I work in the State Mental Health Forensic system. Last time I checked, people don't normally chew peoples faces off and then drink poisonous liquids.
Correct don't. Maybe they should be treated like the pit bull that attacks?
Try trolling someone else. Thanks.
As for me, their mental illness is not an excuse to harm, murder, maim another human. If it was my family member harmed, I wouldn't have any problem putting him down, just like I wouldn't putting down a dog that does the same.
An ****.
A lawyer.
Insurance salesman?
Steve
Thank God you are not a Judge! MOB RULES
Funny. Why are you bringing Black Sabbath into this?
So you can :troll
Did you even watch the interview?
Dr Phil
The problem in this country is that we have been mentally diluted to the point where the majority of us simply don't know what is "universally right"....or 'universally wrong"....
I would say that "biting someone's face off" would tip the scale towards the universally wrong side...."IF" not necessary for defense.
Take him out and shoot him...end of story...
As for me, their mental illness is not an excuse to harm, murder, maim another human. If it was my family member harmed, I wouldn't have any problem putting him down, just like I wouldn't putting down a dog that does the same
Dr. Swill
Human
What does that have to do with the topic of this thread?