JACKSON, Miss. — A Louisiana woman was found dead in her home Thursday, and her two young daughters were abducted and found hours later in Mississippi — one dead and the other alive, police said.
A Louisiana resident who had dated the woman was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, in connection with the deaths and abduction, investigators said.
“He had the victim’s car along with her alive-and-well 6-year-old child,” said Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Office in Louisiana.
The body of the other child, a 4-year-old, was found near the car in a wooded area in Jackson, Travis said.
Louisiana State Police issued an Amber Alert for the children after their mother, Callie Brunett, was found dead in her home in Loranger, about 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of Baton Rouge. She had been reported missing after no one had spoken with her since Tuesday, Travis said. A cause of death was not immediately released.
“This was just an unspeakable crime,” Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims’ family. It was a horrendous tragedy.”
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said officers contacted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation’s human trafficking division about the case. He said small animal cages were discovered at the wooded area where the children were found.
“He tried to do away with the children by taking them into this wooded area,” Wade said of the suspect, adding, “This was a horrible, horribly tragic situation that was committed by the actions of a coward.”
The tragic case of two abducted Louisiana children has come to a devastating conclusion, as one of the children was found deceased in Mississippi following their mother’s murder. The heartbreaking turn of events has left the community in shock and mourning for the loss of innocent lives.
The story began when 32-year-old Brittany Cormier was found dead in her home in Montegut, Louisiana. The mother of two young children, ages 7 and 1, had been shot to death in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. The children, Kaedyn and Jorden, were reported missing after their mother’s body was discovered.
A massive search effort was launched to find the missing children, with law enforcement agencies and volunteers combing the area for any sign of their whereabouts. The search led authorities to Mississippi, where they discovered the body of 7-year-old Kaedyn Cormier in a wooded area. The young boy had been tragically killed, leaving his family and community devastated by the senseless act of violence.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working tirelessly to locate the second missing child, 1-year-old Jorden Cormier. The search efforts have been intensified in hopes of bringing the remaining child home safely and bringing those responsible for these heinous crimes to justice.
The tragic events surrounding the abduction and murder of Brittany Cormier and her children serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that exist in our society. It is a heartbreaking reality that innocent lives can be taken in an instant, leaving families shattered and communities reeling from the loss.
In times like these, it is important for communities to come together to support one another and offer assistance to those in need. The outpouring of support for the Cormier family has been overwhelming, with donations pouring in to help cover funeral expenses and support the remaining child in any way possible.
As we mourn the loss of Kaedyn Cormier and pray for the safe return of Jorden Cormier, let us also remember to hold our loved ones close and cherish every moment we have together. May justice be served for the victims of this senseless tragedy, and may their memories live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.
