Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Man Arrested, Blames Antidepressant For Metal Bar Beating
Last updated on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Advertisement
(SOUTH BEND) - A man charged with striking another man in the head with a metal bar reportedly told police the devil made him do it.
A police report indicates 37-year-old Leo Wantuch III of Mishawaka claims the devil began controlling him after he started taking an antidepressant drug about six years ago.
Wantuch was charged Monday with battery with a deadly weapon and released from jail on $2,000 bond pending a court hearing April 14th.
He is accused of striking 39-year-old Jeffery Slabaugh, a longtime friend of his. Wantuch reportedly told police he wanted to draw attention to the effects of the antidepressant -- Paxil.
When you see news happening, tell us!
Call 812.275.7555 | E-mail tips@wbiw.com | Or send an IM via your AOL, MSN or Yahoo Messenger to wbiwnews
Call 812.275.7555 | E-mail tips@wbiw.com | Or send an IM via your AOL, MSN or Yahoo Messenger to wbiwnews
Tune-in
State News Air-Schedule
| TIME | DURING |
| 6:43am | The Morning Update |
| 7:43am | The Morning Update |
| 10:30am | The Dave Ramsey Show |
| 11:30am | The Dave Ramsey Show |
| 12:30pm | The Rush Limbaugh Show |
| 1:30pm | The Rush Limbaugh Show |
| 3:30pm | The Dr. Laura Program |
| 4:30pm | The Dr. Laura Program |
