Domestic Dispute In North Sacramento County Leads To Child’s Death, Suspect Arrested
Early Friday morning in North Sacramento County, a domestic disturbance escalated into a devastating tragedy, resulting in the death of a one-year-old child. Deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s North Patrol Division responded to a residence on the 7500 block of Versailles Way at around 4:15 a.m. after receiving a report of family violence.
Upon arrival, deputies found a woman outside the home who reported that her husband, 28-year-old Andrey Demskiy, had assaulted both her and her mother. The woman, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Demskiy, refusing to cooperate with law enforcement, barricaded himself inside the house. Deputies learned that a one-year-old child was still inside and potentially injured. In response to this urgent situation, officers forcibly entered the home. Despite Demskiy’s resistance, he was ultimately subdued and taken into custody.
During a search of the residence, deputies discovered the lifeless body of Demskiy’s one-year-old son in a bedroom. Investigators confirmed the child had suffered severe injuries, including decapitation, in what they described as an unthinkable act of violence.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Child Abuse Bureau and Crime Scene Investigators were dispatched to the scene to piece together the events that led to the crime. Preliminary findings suggest that the incident began as a domestic dispute involving Demskiy, his wife, and his mother-in-law. The two women had fled the home before the deputies arrived, leaving the child alone with Demskiy.
Authorities revealed that Demskiy used a knife to fatally harm his son during the altercation. He has since been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail and remains ineligible for bail. Demskiy is scheduled to appear in court on December 24 to face charges related to the child’s death.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues. This tragic and gruesome event has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
Local authorities and support services are offering resources to affected family members and urging individuals experiencing domestic abuse to seek help before situations escalate. The community is grappling with the horror of this incident, and the Sheriff’s Office remains committed to seeking justice for the young victim.