Killing a McDonald's employee: demon work or stress?

However, the defense argues that Elbettah should not be held criminally responsible for the killing due to his unstable mental state at the time of the incident, according to a report in the Cochrane Eagle.

“He killed a defenseless teenager when the disease overwhelmed him in a stressful moment. There is evidence of hallucinations, which are whispers of demons. Mr Elbettah was experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia (before the killing),” said Dr. According to the report, Yuri Metelista already in June.

“I would say the evidence to support the final diagnosis is significant. He has strong, false beliefs about demons, his colleagues, his mother, his grandmother, and these have been expressed to all kinds of people, professionals, friends and family.”

Metelista added that no one in their right mind would do what Elbettah did on the day of the incident.

“Mr. Elbettah is seriously mentally ill and was so at the time of the offenses. He was unable to recognize that his actions were wrong and the court should find him not criminally responsible.”