Gonzales, LA – District Attorney Ricky Babin today announced that Matthew Mire, the individual responsible for the 2021 ambush killing of Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Adam Gaubert, has entered into a plea agreement in connection with a violent, multi-parish shooting spree that left two dead and three critically injured.
Mire, now 35, pled guilty to multiple charges including First Degree Murder of a Police Officer in the 23rd Judicial District Court, stemming from the October 9, 2021, attack on Master Trooper Gaubert in Ascension Parish. As part of the plea agreement, Mire will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. Mire waived his rights to ever seek appeal, post-conviction relief, or federal habeas corpus review of any of his convictions and sentences in both the state and federal court systems. He has waived his right to seek commutation of sentence, pardon, or any type of early release based on some future terminal, chronic or debilitating illness, disease or chronic condition of whatever kind whatsoever. Mire gave a confession in open court to all of his crimes in Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish, including admitting the murders of Master Trooper Gaubert and Pamela Adair. He was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences to run consecutively to 196 years for the attempted murder of Louisiana State Trooper Albert Martin and the attempted murder of Joseph Schexnayder and other crimes committed in Ascension Parish.
Mire will be sentenced at a later date for crimes committed in Livingston Parish. As a result of the plea agreement, Mire will serve a total sentence of two consecutive life sentences to be served consecutively to 348.5 years with no benefit of any possible sentence reduction or release mechanism available now or at any time in the future for any sentence in Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish. Mire will serve the remainder of is natural life in prison where he will remain until his death.
Colonel Robert Hodges, Louisiana State Police Superintendent, supported the plea agreement and stated, “Master Trooper Adam Gaubert was ambushed in an unprovoked and calculated act of violence while proudly serving the people of Louisiana. We are grateful for the exceptional investigative work and professionalism of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney Babin’s office, and all of our public safety partners who played an integral role in the aftermath of this tragic incident. Trooper Gaubert served his community and his country with honor, and we will forever remember his sacrifice. Master Trooper Gaubert, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a dedicated member of the Louisiana State Police since 2002, exemplified the core values of the department: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.”
Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre also supported the plea agreement and said, “With this guilty plea, we can say clearly that justice has been served. I want to extend my thanks to District Attorney Ricky Babin and our partners across law enforcement who worked diligently on this prosecution. Master Trooper Adam Gaubert was the essence of a dutiful law enforcement officer, and his legacy will continue to be an example for generations of public servants. While nothing can undo the pain caused by this senseless act of violence, we hope this outcome brings a measure of peace and closure to all who loved and respected Master Trooper Gaubert. My prayers remain with the Gaubert family, the Adair family and all the victims. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office will continue to honor their memory through our service and commitment to protecting this community.”
District Attorney Babin expressed gratitude to all agencies involved, including the Louisiana State Police, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, and the Louisiana Department of Corrections for their tireless efforts during the investigation and manhunt, as well as the Livingston Parish District Attorney’s Office and the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office.