1-year-old killed in Sacramento County is identified; father accused of murder

By Daniel Macht

1-year-old killed in Sacramento County is identified; father accused of murder

The 1-year-old child who was found dead at a Sacramento County home during a domestic disturbance call has been identified. His father has been accused of murder. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the child as Micah Gabriel Demskiy. A GoFundMe page started on behalf of the boy's family described him as a "kind and joyful soul" who loved dogs, being with family, going to the park and singing hymns. Deputies said they responded to the home on Versailles Way in the Antelope area on Friday for call of a domestic disturbance between the father and mother of the child. They forced themselves inside after the father refused to let them in and fought with him. They found the boy's body in the bedroom. The father, 28-year-old Andrey Demskiy, faces several charges including murder and assault. He is also accused of assaulting his mother-in-law. Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said deputies were "visibly shaken" from what he is described as "one of the most horrific things" he's ever heard.Gandhi said the sheriff's office is working to provide resources to aid Micah's mother.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text 'START' to 88788.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

The 1-year-old child who was found dead at a Sacramento County home during a domestic disturbance call has been identified. His father has been accused of murder.

The Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the child as Micah Gabriel Demskiy.

A GoFundMe page started on behalf of the boy's family described him as a "kind and joyful soul" who loved dogs, being with family, going to the park and singing hymns.

Deputies said they responded to the home on Versailles Way in the Antelope area on Friday for call of a domestic disturbance between the father and mother of the child.

They forced themselves inside after the father refused to let them in and fought with him.

They found the boy's body in the bedroom. The father, 28-year-old Andrey Demskiy, faces several charges including murder and assault.

He is also accused of assaulting his mother-in-law.

Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, said deputies were "visibly shaken" from what he is described as "one of the most horrific things" he's ever heard.

Gandhi said the sheriff's office is working to provide resources to aid Micah's mother.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text 'START' to 88788.

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