Art dealer's son 'tried to kill housekeeper' at Chelsea home as he 'believed she was a demon'
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Maximillian Bourne, son of a wealthy art collector, allegedly attacked his live-in housekeeper, Joselia Pereira Do Nascimento, in an episode fueled by his delusional belief that she was an evil demon. The brutal assault left Ms. Nascimento severely injured, and though she survived and sought refuge in a bathroom, Bourne called emergency services, identifying himself as a 'nice boy' amidst his violent behavior. He is currently medically unfit to stand trial, leading to a unique legal circumstance where jurors must determine if he committed the act rather than issuing a verdict of guilty or not guilty.
Maximillian Bourne, the son of a wealthy art collector, stabbed his housekeeper, Joselia Pereira Do Nascimento, believing she was an evil demon.
Bourne’s violent attack left Ms. Nascimento severely wounded, but she managed to barricade herself and call for help, fearing for her life.
During the trial, it was highlighted that Bourne, while not present, had been found medically unfit to stand trial despite the severity of the charges.
The prosecution emphasized that Bourne's actions were driven by his mental illness, as he described Ms. Nascimento as an 'evil' presence.
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