Bruce Bourgeois Jr. accused of stabbing girlfriend to death, injuring her mother
A Destrehan man claiming insanity in connection with the stabbing death of his live-in girlfriend has been found competent to assist his counsel by St. Charles Parish Judge Emile St. Pierre.
Bruce Bourgeois Jr. is accused of killing his girlfriend and severely injuring the girl’s mother. He was indicted by a grand jury on three charges in connection with the case, including second-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery.
Bourgeois pled not guilty to all charges by reason of insanity.
Bourgeois’ defense attorney said that his client was “having mental breakdowns in jail,” which led to a sanity commission late last month. A psychiatrist and psychologist examined Bourgeois and testified to the commission. After hearing their testimony, Bourgeois was ruled competent to assist his counsel.
Bourgeois is suspected of stabbing his girlfriend, Mia Waite, to death in July in a home the two shared in the 300 block of Madewood Drive in Destrehan. Bourgeois also appears to have lured Mia’s mother, Carmelina Waite, to the home by calling her and asking for a ride.
When Carmelina arrived, she was attacked and her throat was slashed, according to a family member.
Bourgeois allegedly fled in Carmelina’s vehicle.
Mia was discovered dead in her bathroom by St. Charles Parish sheriff’s deputies and Carmelina is recovering from her injuries.
Bourgeois was arrested a day after the murder in Independence.
A status hearing is scheduled in the case for Oct. 28.
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