Face-Biting Murder Suspect Indicted By Grand Jury
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STUART (CBSMiami/AP) - A Florida State University student accused of killing a couple and biting the dead man's face has been indicted on first-degree murder charges.
Austin Harrouff, was formally indicted Tuesday by a Martin County grand jury with two murder counts, attempted murder and burglary. The indictment enables prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Harrouff.
Harrouff was initially charged with second-degree murder in the August 15th attack on John Stevens, 59, and his wife, Michelle Mishcon, outside their Tequesta home.
Deputies say they found the former high school football player and wrestler in his underwear, making animal noises and biting Stevens' face as he pinned his victim's body to the driveway.
Harrouff also reportedly stabbed a neighbor, 47-year-old Jeff Fisher, who tried to help the couple.
Also on Tuesday, the FBI turned over Harrouff's blood test results to the State Attorney's office. Investigators have said that Harrouff was not on cocaine, pot or opiates during the attack but have not ruled out other drugs.
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