Alleged accomplice in death of 4-year-old child arrested and convicted of capital murder

JACKSON, MS (WVUE) – Police in Mississippi announced the arrest of alleged accomplice Victoria Cox on charges of capital murder and sexual assault.

The capital murder charge indicates a murder connection in this case, although details of which murder and the nature of his involvement remain unclear.

The police chief was scheduled to speak today but will not make further statements until Monday.

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The suspect, Callihan, is being held at the Rankin County Jail on the city's east side. Law enforcement captured him in a wooded area, where they found a three-year-old child dead and another six-year-old injured.

They also reportedly discovered cages at the scene, raising questions about human trafficking.

Cox and Callihan were reportedly questioned for hours. Details regarding possible extradition to Tangipahoa Parish are unclear and will be determined by prosecutors.

The Rankin County Sheriff confirmed Tangipahoa deputies were present to question Callihan.