BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi issued a public apology to the family of St. Gabriel Police Captain Devin Boutte after making comments after his death.

"I've learned from my mistakes, and I'm asking that they accept my apology, my sincere apology to the family," said Stassi.

Boutte was found stabbed to death in his home in July. His accused killer, Warren Mitchell III.

So, why did it take this long for Sheriff Stassi to change his story?

"I didn't want to say anything until after the grand jury had done its case. I did not want any of my words to affect the case any more than they already have," said Stassi.

Stassi said his apology is aimed toward the public, Captain Boutte's family, and the St. Gabriel Police Department. The St. Gabriel poli

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