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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