A 6-year-old boy from Houma, Louisiana, is being called a "superhero" after he escaped a mass stabbing that killed four people, reached a neighbor's house, and passed out inside, despite suffering stab wounds himself. The suspect, 47-year-old Kaegan Jude Solet, was later arrested and booked on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.
Authorities responded to the 200 block of Ashland Drive on September 12, 2026, where they found the critically wounded child. He was transported to an out-of-area hospital. During the preliminary investigation, deputies discovered four deceased victims inside two nearby residences. The victims were identified as members of the Verret family.
Solet reportedly followed the injured boy to the neighbor's door before fleeing. The neighbor called 911 after the boy lost consciousness upon entering the house. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office captured Solet early Sunday morning after a manhunt, aided by information from the boy and the neighbor.
The boy is reported to be in stable condition, with his father expressing gratitude for prayers and support, describing his son as a "fighter." A GoFundMe page established for the boy and his family had raised nearly $60,000 toward a $70,000 goal as of Wednesday morning. The crowdfunding page noted the profound loss for the minor children of Letha Verret, who lost their mother, grandmother, and uncle in the attack.
Solet was also hospitalized for injuries sustained during the incident and was released Tuesday before being booked. The sheriff's office stated that Solet was known to the family, but no motive has been released. In a statement, Sheriff Tim Soignet expressed condolences to the victims' families and praised the personnel and supporting agencies for their work.
This incident is not the first time Solet has faced violent crime allegations. He was arrested in December 2019 for allegedly stabbing a woman and leaving her locked in a motel room. When asked about Solet's previous legal entanglements, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Blake Tabor stated that authorities were also seeking answers about how Solet was no longer in custody, suggesting surprise at his release. Tabor indicated that questions remain about how previous cases involving Solet were handled, and that the Sheriff's office was seeking answers from the district attorney's office regarding his release and any potential court-ordered supervision.