NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Daniel Callihan, who is accused of killing 35-year-old Callie Brunett and her 4-year-old daughter, plead guilty on Wednesday, Aug. 6, to federal charges of kidnapping resulting in death and transporting a minor in interstate commerce with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
According to the United States Department of Justice, this plea comes following an incident that occurred in Loranger on June 12, 2024, in which Callihan reportedly stabbed Callie Brunett over 50 times, killing her, before kidnapping both of her daughters.
After kidnapping the two girls, Callihan reportedly committed sexual battery against the 6-year-old victim and later killed 4-year-old Erin Brunett. Callihan was arrested in Mississippi, where police say Erin was found dead and the 6-year-old victim was found alive.
Callihan faces the following sentencing, scheduled for Nov. 19:
- Mandatory life in prison.
- 10 years in prison and up to an additional life sentence.
- Up to two $250,000 fines.
- Two mandatory $100 special assessment fees.
- At least 5 years and up to a lifetime of supervised release as well as the obligation to register as a sex offender for each count.