Donna Goudeau is a criminal from Texas who became an online sensation in 2014 after a video of her 2011 arrest went viral. In 2011, Donna Goudeau, along with two other male accomplices, was charged and convicted of robbing and violently assaulting Juan Sustiata, a 73-year-old Kansas man. Sustiata was staying at the Driftwood Inn on Memorial Boulevard while working in Port Arthur as a pipefitter on the Motiva expansion project.
Donna Goudeau’s Robbery
On July 20, 2011, Donna Renee Goudeau, with two men, Keyron Elmore, 28, and Jeremy Goudeau, 20, knocked on several doors at the Driftwood Inn until Juan Sustiata answered. Upon opening the door, the perpetrators forced their way into Sustiata’s room, physically assaulted him, and stole his debit card. Some of the perpetrators went to an ATM while others stayed with the victim, placing a pillowcase over his head and stabbing him repeatedly. He was tortured until he revealed the correct PIN for his debit card.
As a result of the severe injuries, Juan Sustiata was unable to continue his work as a pipefitter, losing his source of income. The perpetrators were eventually arrested after attempting to use Sustiata’s credit card to buy gas. A fourth individual, Devin Hammon, 28, was arrested with the trio, but authorities stated he wasn’t involved in the violent robbery and charged him only with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The video of their arrests was caught on tape, and in 2014, the video went viral, making Donna Goudeau an internet sensation.
Donna Goudeau Conviction
The three assailants responsible for the violent robbery were convicted for their roles in the crime. Keyron Elmore, 28, received a 60-year sentence, Jeremy Goudeau, 20, was sentenced to 50 years, and Donna Goudeau received an 18-year prison sentence.
Donna Goudeau’s Arrest Video
Donna Goudeau’s arrest video is the reason for her sudden rise to fame. In the video, Donna Goudeau made several comments that many found comical. Some of the most memorable lines from the video include:
- ”All I know is my side of the story, I can’t tell no other story, I’m innocent, hey mama I love you, POP hold it down, Pimp Squad baby for life”
- ”They saying I drove the getaway car, but I cannot see, I’m legally blind, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it”
- ”I’m a female” (After being called sir by the interviewer)
- ”Hey, I got something else to say, come to the other side”
- ”My name is Goudeau, I’m not no Goudeau”
Donna Goudeau Video
Donna Goudeau’s arrest video was remixed numerous times, capturing the attention of audiences with its unexpected humor and memorable quotes.