California woman who phoned men instead of saving her drowning 2-year-old has been found guilty of murder

"Kelle Anne Brassart, 45, of Turlock, was convicted of second-degree murder and felony child neglect in connection with the death of her 2-year-old, Daniellé Pires, the Stanislaus County district attorney's office announced in a news release last week. Brassart was on probation for child abuse at the time of her child's death, according to the release. She is due in court on Feb. 5 for sentencing and could get a life sentence for her conviction."

"On Sept. 12, Brassart called 911 after she found her daughter floating in the pool, according to the release. Brassart remained at the home after the call and didn't attempt to resuscitate her child, police said. Brassart told police she wasn't able to get to her daughter because of a leg injury and needed to use a wheelchair, the release states. According to evidence introduced at the trial, Brassart drove, went to nail appointments, and was able to walk without a wheelchair."

"Video evidence also showed Brassart walking and standing without a wheelchair. Officers from the Turlock Police Department responded to the 911 call and pulled Danielle's body from the pool, according to the release. Despite attempts to save her life, she died at the scene. Officers noticed that Brassart was displaying signs of impairment and began an investigation into her daughter's death. During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release."

Kelle Anne Brassart, 45, of Turlock, was convicted of second-degree murder and felony child neglect for the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Daniellé Pires. Brassart was on probation for child abuse at the time and faces sentencing on Feb. 5 with possible life imprisonment. On Sept. 12 she called 911 after finding her daughter floating in the pool but did not attempt resuscitation. Brassart claimed a leg injury required a wheelchair, yet evidence showed she drove, attended appointments, and walked without a wheelchair. Video showed the child left unattended before entering the pool, liquor bottles were hidden in the home, and Brassart was on the phone for about 45 minutes speaking with men from dating apps.

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