Teenager Hospitalized After Allegedly Decapitating His Mother's Boyfriend

"Damien Hurstel is accused of bludgeoning to death his mother's boyfriend, then severing the dead man's head at home on Monday, according to the New York Post. Sources alleged Hurstel was planning to get rid of the body by cutting it up and pounding it out with a hammer before liquefying the remains in a blender, starting with his brain, the Post reports. The victim's head was found in a bathtub with a spoon sticking out of an eye socket."

"Hurstel since been hit with several charges, including second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. He reportedly has a history with mental health issues, including schizophrenia. Hurstel was heading to court on Tuesday when he reportedly suffered a seizure, and the appearance was delayed until Wednesday, when he appeared in front of a judge by video ... he was placed on suicide watch. Officials told the New York Post the accused murderer won't be arraigned until his doctors approve."

A 19-year-old man in Staten Island is accused of bludgeoning to death his mother's boyfriend and severing the victim's head at the family home. The victim's head was found in a bathtub with a spoon protruding from an eye socket. The accused reportedly planned to dismember the body, crush parts with a hammer and liquefy remains in a blender beginning with the brain. A 16-year-old sister discovered the scene and alerted their mother, who reacted emotionally in the street. The accused faces charges including second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, has a reported history of schizophrenia, suffered a seizure en route to court, was hospitalized and placed on suicide watch, and will not be arraigned until doctors approve.

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