COLUMBIA, Md. — A Howard County mother is accused of killing her young child.
Shalyne Brown, 27, allegedly abused her three-year-old son, ultimately causing his death.
The child was discovered dead inside her Columbia home on November 1, 2024, with multiple bruises and scars to the body.
An autopsy completed in March 2025 revealed he died of dehydration and malnourishment.
Brown was extradited to Maryland after being tracked down in Pennsylvania.
She's currently being held without bond.
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Editor's Note: This article erroneously stated that Brown allegedly killed her daughter, when in fact the victim was her son.
