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London, Saturday 18.09.10
Millionaire executive unhinged by horror film killed daughter
Last updated at 00:22am on 13.01.08
Victim: Daughter Yanire was beaten to death by her father
The horrific scene when a devoted father "flipped" and battered his two-year-old daughter to death was described to a court yesterday.
Insurance executive Alberto Izaga suffered an "extreme and sudden" psychological breakdown which made him think the little girl was possessed by the Devil.
Sweating and shouting with rage, the 36-year-old millionaire ranted that "God doesn't exist! The universe doesn't exist! Humanity doesn't exist!"
His terrified wife was powerless to stop him as he shook and punched their only child before repeatedly smashing her head against the floor.
The Old Bailey heard that psychiatrists cannot say what triggered Mr Izaga's psychotic meltdown.
Shortly before the tragedy, however, he had been affected by seeing a horror film made by the director of The Exorcist.
Spanish-born Mr Izaga, who is being held in a secure mental hospital, appeared unable to take in what was being said as he sat in court.
He was supported by a large family group, including his parents, who have moved to Britain so they can visit him in hospital.