Man claims to be devil, attacks one
PORT ST. LUCIE (AP) – Authorities say a homeless Treasure Coast man claimed to be the devil and attacked another man outside a Port St. Lucie convenience store.
The victim told police that a man, later identified as 53-year-old John Eugene Yale Jr., approached him early Monday morning and began speaking with him.
After a few minutes, Yale shouted, “I am the Devil and I am going to kill you.”
A reports says Yale jammed his thumbs into the man’s eyes, which were caused to bleed. The victim told police he hit Yale and ran home. Officers found Yale nearby a short time later.
Yale was charged with aggravated battery. He was being held on $20,000 bail.