HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) - A 27-year-old mother was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of her 3-year-old child, which took place in Maryland last year, police announced Thursday.

According to the Howard County Police Department (HCPD), on Nov. 1, 2024, officers were called to a home in Columbia, where they found the 3-year-old child dead. The toddler also had multiple bruises and scars on their body, police noted.

An autopsy was completed in March 2025, revealing that the toddler died from dehydration and malnourishment, ruling their death a homicide.

Detectives determined that the child's mother, Shalyne Brown, 27, was responsible for the 3-year-old's death because of neglect and abuse. Police also learned that Brown did not have a permanent address, but was staying at the

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