Woman Strangled Daughter, 11, and Also Killed Child's Pets to Show 'What Would Happen' If Girl Lied: Police

Mar. 15, 2025

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A Maryland woman allegedly killed her children’s four pets before strangling her daughter to death.

Keyona Dillon, 34, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of her 11-year-old daughter London Olsen.

Keyona Dillon.Baltimore County Police

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A ligature mark was allegedly found on the girl’s neck, investigators said, according toWBFF.

According to the charging document, Dillon’s 5-year-old daughter told police Dillon beat the pets with a hammer the night before she allegedly killed London, perCBS News.

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Police said three additional children were discovered unharmed inside the home.

Dillon remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

It is unclear if she has entered a plea.

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source: people.com