A nursing student dubbed ‘the world’s sexiest criminal’ has apologized for her crime spree after agreeing to plead guilty to a string of charges that could see her locked away for years.
Stéphanie Beaudoin, 21, appeared in court today in Victoriaville, Quebec, to face accusations of 114 separate crimes, including theft and illegally possessing a stash of nine guns.
But the striking defendant – who became a viral sensation when pictures emerged after she was first accused – now says she’s seen the error of her ways, and is prepared for her punishment.
Her lawyers today said she is prepared to enter guilty pleas to around 30 of the accusations in a plea deal which will see Canadian prosecutors drop the rest of the charges.
In front of news crews at the courthouse today, French-speaking Beaudoin said: ‘Yes, I regret my actions.
The maximum possible sentence is life in prison.
Canadian authorities believe Beaudoin worked with three underage accomplices – ages 13, 15 and 17 – to burgle residence in the Athabaska and Maple areas.
The young accomplices are being processed by Canadian youth courts.
The nursing student and her cohorts allegedly broke into the homes using the back door or basement windows.
She faces charges of breaking and entering, receiving stolen property, as well as illegally owning and storing a cache of nine firearms.
Police found the guns in the back of Beaudoin’s white Mitsubishi Lancer.
Her lawyer, Denis Lavigne, said: ‘I think, with the available information, that she did what she did after a period of depression, which made itself felt.’
A pre-sentencing report has been ordered which will give more insight into her state of mind during the crimes.
