Louisiana man and accomplice arrested and charged in child’s death

A man accused of killing a Loranger mother and her 3-year-old child was booked into jail in Mississippi, and an accused accomplice was arrested in Jackson. U.S. Marshals arrested an accomplice at a south Jackson motel Friday morning. Related: What we know about the causes of the death and kidnapping of a Loranger woman and her childrenDaniel Callihan, 36, was booked into the Rankin County Detention Center in Brandon, Mississippi, near Jackson. Because he is being held at the Rankin County facility, no charges have been filed at this time. It is unclear if Callihan will be extradited to Louisiana, as Jackson police have uncovered a possible human trafficking location and a separate murder case is under investigation in Mississippi. The accomplice has not been identified. Related: Mississippi Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Kidnapping Louisiana Children, 1 Girl KilledThe FBI issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation: “The FBI became involved in this case when it first learned of it Thursday morning. The FBI has now launched a comprehensive investigation into the Brunett matter. We will continue to work with our local law enforcement partners in the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson Police Department. “The FBI is devoting all available resources and assets to this investigation, including Victim Assistance Services personnel who are working closely with the survivors of this unspeakable tragedy. We appreciate the public’s interest and assistance in this case and ask that anyone who may have helpful information please call 1-800-CALL-FBI. To protect the integrity of this ongoing investigation, we cannot release any further details. “Mother and child from Loranger found dead: The search for two missing Louisiana children ended tragically in Jackson, Mississippi, on Thursday afternoon. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified by U.S. Marshals in Mississippi that they had arrested Callihan in Jackson, Mississippi, in connection with a murder, and a statewide Amber Alert was issued Thursday. An Amber Alert was issued for the children of Callie Brunett, who was found dead in a trailer in Loranger Thursday morning. Her two children, Jalie Brunett, 6, and Erin Brunett, 3, were missing. After Callihan was arrested, a JPD officer found Erin’s body in the area of ​​McCluer Road, near Boozier Drive. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said Jalie was found alive a few feet away. Wade said Jalie was taken to a hospital to be treated for unknown injuries. U.S. Marshals confirmed the girl’s grandparents picked her up and returned her to Louisiana. Don’t see the timeline below? Tap here. ==