A woman, aged 41, was apprehended at the Texas-based SpaceX facility after allegedly breaching restricted zones and claiming to be the wife of the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. The woman, known as Su Young Boudreau, was found wandering in an area of the facility reserved for employees. When confronted by security staff, she introduced herself as Musk’s spouse. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, led to the involvement of the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office.
Upon their arrival, deputies worked in tandem with SpaceX’s security team to probe the situation. They reviewed surveillance footage and confirmed that Boudreau had no ties to SpaceX Industries and was not married to Musk. Despite the evidence, Boudreau maintained that she was returning to her husband, Musk.
Following the investigation, Boudreau was arrested on suspicion of criminal trespass and was taken to the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Centre without any further issues. A police report was filed on September 25, and Boudreau was instructed to steer clear of SpaceX property.
The booking photo of Boudreau depicted her with her eyes shut and some swelling around her left eye. It is still uncertain whether this was a consequence of her arrest. The nature of Boudreau’s relationship to Musk, if any, remains a mystery.
Musk, the 52-year-old billionaire proprietor of Tesla, has been married thrice and has fathered 11 children with various partners. He has yet to publicly address the trespassing incident at SpaceX.
The occurrence underscores the security issues that high-profile companies and individuals often face. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident, and more details are anticipated to be disclosed in the near future.