LOUISIANA — In a devastating turn of events, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the heartbreaking discovery of 4-year-old Erin Brunett’s deceased body.
Her older sister, 6-year-old Jalie Brunett, was miraculously found alive and unharmed with the suspect.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified by U.S. Marshals in Mississippi that they arrested Daniel Callahan in Jackson, Mississippi.
The Louisiana State Police issued an Amber Alert for the two young girls after they were last seen at their home on N. Cooper Road in Loranger, Louisiana.
The case unfolded early this morning, Thursday, June 13, 2024 when authorities arrived at the home and tragically found the lifeless body of the children’s mother, 35-year-old Callie Brunett, who had been missing for over 24 hours. Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
During a news conference, Jackson police reported that the surviving child was taken to a hospital for treatment. They are currently investigating the cause of death for the other child.
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade commented on the crime scene, stating, “Based on the evidence, this location appears to have been used for human trafficking. We found small animal cages, which is extremely disturbing for me both as a police chief and as a father.”
The community is shocked and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the investigation continues.
