A Golden Meadow woman charged with two counts of second degree cruelty to a juvenile in 2019 was found guilty as charged by a Lafourche parish jury Friday afternoon.
Jasmine Bouvier, 27, was arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office after an investigation revealed a child in her care showed signs of severe neglect and abuse.
A medical evaluation showed the child victim’s injuries included a broken arm, two pelvic fractures, internal bleeding, a fractured skull, and extensive bruising along all parts of his body.
“The injuries were so severe the child struggled to move, it’s a miracle he is still alive today,” said Assistant District Attorney Jason Chatagnier, who prosecuted the case. “At no point was medical attention sought by the defendant for the child.
What she did do was put makeup on the victim and pose for ‘happy’ pictures in an attempt to disguise the torture to the child.”
The twelve-person jury deliberated for just under two hours before returning a unanimous guilty verdict.
Bouvier now faces up to eighty years in state prison.
Chataignier continued, “I want to thank the jury for rendering a just verdict. Nothing can reverse the trauma the child suffered from his caretaker, but he will be able to grow up knowing she will never hurt another child again. At her sentencing, we will be asking the court for the maximum sentence of eighty years.”
