In a sobering turn of events, Stanislaus County District Attorney has reported that Kelle Anne Brassart from Turlock has been convicted of second-degree murder and felony child neglect related to the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Daniellé Pires. The chilling detail that Brassart was already on probation for child abuse when the crime occurred has also been confirmed by the court. Brassart now faces a sentence that ranges from 15 years up to life in prison, as reported by the Stanislaus County District Attorne's Office.
According to the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office Facebook post, the events unraveled on September 12, 2025, when Brassart made a 911 call stating her daughter was found floating in the pool at their residence. Despite having a leg injury which she claimed prevented her from reaching her daughter to attempt a rescue, evidence showed that Brassart was mobile for other activities such as driving and attending nail appointments without using her wheelchair.
The investigation focused on Brassart’s actions on the day of the incident. For about 45 minutes, the child was left unattended while her mother was on her phone, communicating with men she met through dating apps. The father had previously warned that the child should never be left alone, especially when Brassart was drinking. At trial, evidence showed Brassart had a blood alcohol level of .246% at the time of the drowning and ignored parenting class warnings about child supervision, which ultimately led to the child’s death, as per the Stanislaus County District Attorne's Office.
The case was investigated by the Turlock Police Department and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Sara Sousa. It highlights the serious dangers of child neglect and substance abuse. Media questions have been directed to [email protected] by the Stanislaus County District Attorne's Office.
