Carencro Man Sentenced to Life for Stepdaughter’s Death
A Carencro man will spend life in prison after being convicted of murder in the death of his 7-year-old stepdaughter from fentanyl, court records show.
Conviction and Sentencing
District Judge Valerie Gotch-Garrett sentenced Daniel Boudreaux Jr., 52, of Carencro, to life in prison on Friday, November 7. He was found guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to a juvenile, and possession with intent to distribute.
Details of the Case
The jury in Lafayette Parish returned the verdict on Monday, July 14. Daniel Boudreaux Jr. was initially charged with negligent homicide after emergency services found the child unresponsive on January 10, 2023. The charges were later upgraded after a grand jury convened in October 2023.
Cause of Death
An autopsy revealed the child died from acute fentanyl toxicity, with fentanyl levels in her blood far exceeding the lethal dose for an adult.
Official Statements
District Attorney Don Landry confirmed Boudreaux's conviction on all counts.
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office issued a news release emphasizing the severity of the case.
Charges Against Daniel Boudreaux Jr.
- Second-degree murder
- Second-degree cruelty to a juvenile
- Possession with intent to distribute
This case highlights the devastating impact of fentanyl abuse on families and the legal consequences for those involved in distributing the drug.
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