Dracut man accused of stabbing his mother to remain behind bars

Dracut man accused of stabbing his mother to remain behind bars

LOWELL — Nearly a year ago, Sebastian DeGout’s mother filed a petition, urging his mandatory hospitalization. She warned that his mental health struggles and drug use made him a danger to himself and others. The petition was denied. Now, the 38-year-old DeGout stands accused of stabbing his mother more than 10 times with a folding knife inside her 18th Street apartment in Dracut last Saturday. These details, along with accounts of the violent at…