Face-biter said he fled demon-like figure before killings

(AP) — A Florida college student accused of randomly killing a couple in their garage and chewing on the dead man's face told television psychologist Phil McGraw he was fleeing a demon-like figure named Daniel and only had a vague recollection of the slayings.

In a 22-minute interview released Tuesday by prosecutors, Austin Harrouff said he lost his wits as he walked back to his father's home after storming out of a restaurant where they had an argument.

Harrouff, 20, was arrested upon release from the hospital for the Aug. 15 deaths of John Stevens, a 59-year-old landscaper, and his wife, Michelle Mishcon, 53.

Prosecutors released it without comment after NBC affiliate WPTV hired lawyers to seek its release under the state's public information law.

"Sensationalizing the details of this case pre-trial does nothing to advance justice in the courtroom," attorney Nellie King said in the statement.

When sheriff's deputies arrived, they found Harrouff on top of Stevens, chewing his face.