Worcester man says he’s ‘glad’ he stabbed roommate, police say
A Worcester man told police he's "glad" he stabbed his 66-year-old roommate, according to a police report.
Jeramy Berthiaume was charged with one count of armed assault with intent to rob or murder a person over 60 and one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60.
Around 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, police said when they arrived to Catharine Street, a 66-year-old man had been stabbed in the arms, chest and back. The injuries were considered life-threatening and they were taken to a local hospital.
The man, whose identify has not been released, was later pronounced dead.
Police said Berthiaume stabbed the 66-year-old with a pocket knife. He also told police he was "glad" he stabbed the person and he "hoped they were dead."
He pleaded not guilty on Thursday. He was held without bail pending a final dangerousness hearing and is scheduled to return to court on April 7.
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