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Man accused of stabbing woman to death before setting himself on fire dies

1 hour 14 minutes 45 seconds ago Friday, November 14 2025 Nov 14, 2025 November 14, 2025 4:26 PM November 14, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of stabbing a woman to death before setting himself on fire early Thursday morning died as a result of his injuries, officials said.

BRPD said Steven Heinrich Jr. fatally stabbed 23-year-old Stasy Charles at the 12000 block of Old Hammond Highway before getting in a vehicle, causing a head-on collision and lighting himself on fire after that crash. Police confirmed he died as a result of those injuries on Friday.

BRPD also said that on Nov. 5, Charles contacted police about a battery that resulted in Heinrich's arrest. He posted a $2,500 bail for battery of a dating partner and was served with a protective order within 24 hours of arrest.

Police say he also had six out-of-state protective orders from various women.

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