BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – A mother in Baltimore County is facing grave charges after allegedly killing her 11-year-old daughter, police said. The case has sent shockwaves through the community, as 34-year-old Kiana Dylan is charged with first-degree murder. The tragic incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the young girl’s death and the mother’s mental state.
Family members, speaking off the record, described the mother as being in the throes of a psychotic episode at the time of the incident. During a court appearance, a judge ordered that Dylan undergo a mental health evaluation. The family claims they made several attempts to alert authorities to Dylan’s deteriorating condition, but their pleas for help were disregarded.
A video recorded during a family Thanksgiving gathering just months ago shows London Wilson, the young victim, dancing and laughing. This joyful memory stands in stark contrast to the grim reality that unfolded last Thursday when police responded to an emergency call at the family’s home in Middle River. They found London unresponsive in the basement, showing signs of trauma.
Investigators noted bruises on London’s neck and arms, and a plastic drain cleaner was discovered nearby, believed to have been used in the attack. Dylan’s behavior during questioning was reportedly erratic, with claims that groups were conspiring against her. She also voiced delusional accusations regarding her daughter’s relationship with the child’s father and admitted to killing family pets as a warning.
In court, Dylan’s erratic behavior persisted. She insisted on self-representation and cited imaginary legal statutes. The judge denied her bail and appointed a public defender, also mandating a competency evaluation to assess her mental fitness for trial.
The victim’s aunt took to social media, expressing frustration over Dylan’s alarming behavior leading up to the tragedy. The aunt claimed that repeated calls to local agencies were met with bureaucratic hurdles. Maryland’s Department of Human Services cited privacy laws, preventing them from commenting on the case, while police reported no prior calls about Dylan.
Dylan’s criminal history further complicates the case. At 15, she was convicted of attempted murder, followed by a second-degree assault conviction in 2018, and accusations of harassment and arson threats in 2021. A warrant for her arrest was issued in 2022 after she failed to appear in court, but police never served it, citing logistical errors.
Family sources revealed that London had been absent from school for an extended period. Both mother and daughter visited the University of Maryland Hospital’s ER earlier this week, raising concerns among medical staff. Despite these concerns, security did not intervene, and both left the hospital.
The State Medical Examiner has since ruled London’s death a homicide. Baltimore County Schools and the hospital have refrained from commenting, citing privacy regulations. The community is left grappling with unanswered questions as the investigation continues.