Content warning: This article contains discussion of domestic violence and child abuse that some readers may find deeply distressing.
A horrific tragedy unfolded in North Sacramento County on Saturday, December 21, leaving a community in shock. Around 4:15 am, deputies responded to a family disturbance on Versailles Way, where a woman reported her husband, 28-year-old Andrey Demskiy, had assaulted her and her mother. What started as a domestic violence call escalated into one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent memory.
When officers arrived, they learned that Demskiy was inside the home with his one-year-old son, Micah. Despite attempts to de-escalate, Demskiy refused to cooperate. Concerned for the child’s safety, officers forced entry, where they were met with resistance from Demskiy and made a horrifying discovery—the severed head of his son. Micah was later described as a joyful child with a kind soul whose life ended tragically.
Investigators believe Demskiy’s actions followed a domestic dispute that turned violent. After his wife and mother-in-law fled the home, Demskiy allegedly used a knife to murder his son. The mother-in-law suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. The incident has left seasoned officers and the community deeply shaken.
Demskiy was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, facing multiple charges, including murder, assault likely to produce great bodily injury, and corporal injury to a spouse. He was denied bail and scheduled for a court appearance on December 24. The case has drawn widespread attention for its shocking details and tragic outcome.
This devastating event highlights the dangers of domestic violence and its potential for escalation. Support is available for those in need. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), and the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline is available at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).