Mother killed in Loranger home, died of “multiple sharp force injuries”

Callie Brunett, 35, who was found dead in her Loranger home last week. The case sparked a manhunt in two states and ended with the death of one of her two young children. She died of “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to Tangipahoa Parish Coroner Rick Foster.

Brunett’s death and the disappearance of her car and two young children led to a desperate search that ended tragically in Jackson, Mississippi, with the death of her young daughter, Erin. Her other child was found alive.

Daniel Callihan and his accomplice Victoria Cox were arrested and charged with sexual assault and capital crimes.

In a dramatic twist, Callihan admitted on live television late last week that he killed Erin and that he suffers from multiple personality disorder, saying he should be killed.

Federal authorities have taken over the case, and Callihan and Cox remain in custody in Mississippi. Their court date is scheduled for Monday.

The case has left south Louisiana residents on edge and led to a rare Amber Alert, which is issued only when a young child has been abducted, a suspect has been identified and there is concern that the child is in imminent danger of bodily harm or death. There were a few issues that caused the first alert to be delayed.

The Brunetts’ family has not commented publicly.

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