Daniel Callihan, the man charged with the murders of Callie Brunett and her daughter Erin of Loranger, said he won’t fight extradition charges and he’s requested to be transferred back to Louisiana. At a press conference Monday, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said he’ll never forget when he saw four-year-old Erin’s body.
“What I saw in the woods in south Jackson, is something you never want to see as a chief or as a father. We will hold these individuals accountable,” said Wade.
Victoria Cox has also been charged with the murders, and the pair also face sexual battery charges in Mississippi. In Louisiana, they face first-degree murder and kidnapping charges.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said they are working collaboratively with investigators and prosecutors in Louisiana.
“It’s going to be a large prosecution, it’s going to happen in both states, it’s going to be federal charges, state charges all working together,” said Fitch.
Callihan confessed to the media on July 14th, the day after he led authorities to the body of Erin and her six-year-old sister Jalie who was still alive. Wade said while the investigation is ongoing, they feel they have a strong case against him and Cox.
“Apparently he was not ashamed of what he did, and he will be held accountable for what he did,” said Wade.
Federal charges are also expected to be issued against Callihan and Cox.
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