The Curious Case of Austin Harrouff: In for a Penny, In for a Lifetime (in a Mental Hospital, Hopefully)
Ah, Austin Harrouff. The name that strikes fear into the hearts of...well, demons apparently. This former college student turned machete-wielding maniac became infamous for his random attack in 2016, leaving a trail of confusion and a gnawed-on face in his wake (seriously, that part is never going to be not-weird). But the question remains: how long will this Floridian Face-Biter be chilling in the loony bin?
The Legal Labyrinth: Insanity Pleas and Fuzzy Dice
Harrouff didn't exactly plead "guilty with a side of remorse." He went for the whole "not guilty by reason of insanity" shebang. Now, this isn't a get-out-of-jail-free card. It's more like a "go-straight-to-psych-ward-and-stay-there-until-a-doctor-and-judge-high-five-and-agree-you're-not-a-menace-to-society" card. Bold because it's a long one, folks.
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There's no set time for this staycation in Crazyland. Harrouff will be getting the full mental health workup, complete with therapy sessions that probably don't involve machetes (one would hope). If the doc thumbs up his mental state and the judge agrees with a sparkly sticker, then maybe, just maybe, he might see the light of day again. But that's a big maybe. This could easily be a lifetime sentence, minus the free cable and conjugal visits.
The Bottom Line: Buckle Up, It's a Long Ride
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So, how long will Austin Harrouff be chilling in the psych ward? The answer, my friends, is we don't really know. It depends on how his treatment goes, how cooperative his brain is, and whether the judge develops a sudden fondness for face-biting (hopefully not). Realistically, this could be a long haul.
Bonus Fun Fact: The judge who oversaw the case is named Sherwood Bauer. Sherwood? Bauer? Sounds like a lawyer who specializes in defending gnomes with anger issues. Just sayin'.
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## Frequently Asked Face-Biter Questions:
How to Avoid Ending Up in a Mental Hospital Yourself?
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- Simple! Don't go around chewing on people's faces. Also, lay off the bath salts, they're not what they're cracked up to be.
How to Tell if You Need Mental Health Help?
- If you're questioning your sanity or having violent urges, it's probably a good sign to seek professional help. Talking to a therapist is way cheaper than a lawyer, anyway.
How to Deal with Someone Who Might Be a Danger to Themselves or Others?
- Reach out to a crisis hotline or mental health professional. Don't try to be a hero, some battles are best left to the experts.
How to Avoid Getting Bitten in the Face?
- Honestly, your best bet is to just not hang out with people who are into face-biting. Seems like a no-brainer, right?
How to Get a Refund on a Face That Has Been Bitten?
- Unfortunately, faces are not covered under most warranties. Sorry, you're stuck with it.
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