DRUNK Mom Ignores Drowning Child

Woman in a bikini lounging by a swimming pool wearing sunglasses and a hat

A California mother faces life imprisonment after being convicted of second-degree murder when her toddler drowned while she spent 45 minutes drunk and messaging men on dating apps instead of supervising her child.

Story Highlights

Kelle Anne Brassart convicted of second-degree murder after 2-year-old daughter Daniellé drowned in backyard pool
Blood alcohol content measured 0.246 percent—over three times legal limit—while she ignored child safety
Video evidence exposed her false wheelchair disability claims used to avoid responsibility for the drowning
Court had previously ordered AA meetings and father explicitly warned against drinking while babysitting

Deliberate Negligence Led to Tragic Death

Kelle Anne Brassart, 45, was convicted in January 2026 of second-degree murder and felony child endangerment following the September 2025 drowning death of her daughter, Daniellé Pires, in Turlock, California. Surveillance footage revealed Brassart remained in her bedroom for approximately 45 minutes messaging men on dating applications while her two-year-old daughter wandered unattended around the backyard pool. When Brassart finally called 911, police arrived to find the child’s lifeless body floating in the water. This case demonstrates how personal selfishness and substance abuse can destroy innocent lives through parental abdication of basic protective duties.

Extreme Intoxication and False Disability Claims

Investigation revealed Brassart’s blood alcohol content measured 0.246 percent—more than three times California’s legal driving limit for adults. She initially claimed confinement to a wheelchair due to leg injuries prevented her from rescuing Daniellé, but video evidence demolished this defense. Surveillance footage showed Brassart walking and standing without assistance prior to the drowning, while additional evidence documented her driving and attending nail salon appointments in preceding days. These deliberate falsehoods underscore the prosecution’s argument that her conduct reflected conscious indifference to human life rather than mere accident or incapacity.

Ignored Warnings and Court Orders

The tragedy occurred despite multiple prior interventions designed to protect the child. Daniel Pires, Daniellé’s father, had explicitly instructed Brassart not to consume alcohol while supervising their daughter. Court records show Brassart had been ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, indicating previous legal recognition of her substance abuse problems. Additionally, she had completed parenting classes that specifically addressed pool safety and toddler supervision requirements. Her deliberate violation of these protective measures demonstrates the reckless disregard that elevated this case from negligent homicide to second-degree murder charges.

Justice Served with Life-Threatening Sentence Pending

Deputy District Attorney Sara Sousa emphasized the case’s core issue: “This is a case where the defendant knew, and she didn’t care. She didn’t care that her daughter was at risk; she didn’t care that she wasn’t watching her, because all she wanted to do was be selfish and get drunk.” District Attorney Jeff Laugero noted Brassart’s conduct was “so reckless and indifferent to human life that her conduct amounted to second-degree murder.” Sentencing is scheduled for February 5, 2026, with Brassart facing 15 years to life imprisonment. This case establishes important precedent that extreme parental negligence combined with substance abuse can constitute implied malice, protecting future children from similar abandonment.