Child and pet discovered deceased in vehicle, mother claims to have been camping; court records imply otherwise
Maine Woman Charged with Manslaughter After Daughter's Death in Car
In a tragic turn of events, 3-year-old Fiona Brown was found dead in the Milford Freshies parking lot in Maine, alongside a small family dog[1]. The death is believed to have been caused by heat exposure inside the locked car[1].
According to court records, Kelly Brown, Fiona's mother, has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the incident[1]. Brown, a 40-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, is currently in custody at the Penobscot County Jail[1].
Investigators learned that Brown had stopped taking her anxiety medication and began having hallucinations[1]. According to the deputy chief medical examiner, Fiona and the dog were later found dead in the car[1]. Witnesses, including a cousin, noted changes in Brown's behavior and emotional state shortly before the child's death[1].
Police tracked Brown's cell phone to the gas station area where the vehicle was found, following a missing-person report filed by Brown's mother[1][2][3]. Brown's mother also reported that Brown had posted disturbing videos online showing significant behavioral changes within the past month, including talking about Norse gods and deities, suggesting possible mental health issues[1].
Surveillance video from the parking lot shows Brown briefly returning to her vehicle just before 6 a.m. on Saturday[1]. However, Brown claimed she fell in the Penobscot River while cleaning the hillside and swam to the other side before noticing police in the area[1].
Police suspect Brown may have been using marijuana[1]. Brown was visibly covered in scratches and bruises, according to authorities[1]. Brown told authorities that she was camping along the Penobscot River[1].
On Saturday, Brown parked her vehicle at the Milford Freshies parking lot and left her 3-year-old daughter Fiona and her small dog inside the car[1]. The judge ruled that Brown cannot have contact with children under the age of 18 while her case remains active[1].
The court set Brown's bail at $50,000[1]. As the investigation continues, the underlying concerns about Brown's mental health and altered behavior remain significant factors in the broader context of the tragedy[1][2].
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- The tragic death of young Fiona Brown in Maine, caused by heat exposure inside a locked car, has raised concerns about the intersection of mental health and general news, as Fiona's mother, Kelly Brown, was reported to have stopped taking her anxiety medication and begun exhibiting concerning behavior, including hallucinations.
- As the investigation into the Manslaughter charges against Kelly Brown for the death of her daughter, Fiona, continues, the justice system faces the challenge of managing a defendant with potential mental health issues and ties to crime and justice, as evidence suggests possible drug use and unusual behavior, such as posts about Norse gods and deities on social media.
