A Pennsylvania mother was charged with murder in connection with the death of her 3-year-old son in Maryland, according to Howard County police.

Police said Shalyne Brown, 27, of Pennsylvania, was staying in Columbia, Maryland, at the time of her child's death. She was charged with murder and child abuse.

Child found dead

Police said they were called to the home in Columbia on Nov. 1, 2024, for a report of a dead child.

When they arrived, officers found that the child's body had multiple burns and bruises, and he had been dead for an unspecified amount of time, according to police.

An autopsy, completed in March, showed that the child's death was due to dehydration and malnourishment, police said. Through an investigation, police determined that Brown was responsible for her child's

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