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Great-grandmother arrested for 2-month-old's death
Baltimore woman charged with child abuse after 2-month-old died from head trauma and dehydration.
In brief
Baltimore woman charged with child abuse after 2-month-old died from head trauma and dehydration. 20-year-old Baltimore woman charged with first-degree child abuse after 2-month-old son died from head trauma and severe dehydration. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Arrest for child death
Taylor Williams, 20, charged with first-degree child abuse resulting in death.
“Taylor Williams, 20, has been charged with first-degree child abuse resulting in death, Baltimore City District Court records reviewed by Law&Crime show”
Child victim identified
Malik Woodard, 2-month-old, died from head trauma and severe dehydration.
“Malik Woodard was identified by the Baltimore Police Department as the child victim”
Police response
Police responded to Baltimore intersection on Aug 31, 2025 after report of non-breathing infant.
“On Aug. 31, 2025, police responded to the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and Gorsuch Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, after receiving a report of a non-breathing infant”
Great-grandmother's account
Great-grandmother said she found baby breathing strangely and ordered her to leave room.
“The woman said she told Williams about the baby's apparent issues, but the defendant allegedly ordered her to leave the room”
Defendant's story
Williams claimed she found son unresponsive after bathroom break and gave CPR.
“When detectives spoke with Williams, she reportedly told them that she went to the bathroom that morning and came back to find her son unresponsive”
Autopsy findings
Autopsy showed head trauma causing brain bleeding and severe dehydration.
“The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland, determined from an autopsy that Malik died from head trauma that caused bleeding in the brain, as well as severe dehydration, and malnutrition”
Arrest details
Williams arrested Oct 5, 2026 after 2-day investigation.
“After what police describe as an extensive investigation by homicide detectives, an arrest warrant for Williams was issued. On Oct. 5, officers arrested her in the 300 block of Kane Street in Baltimore”
The one thing
20-year-old Baltimore woman charged with first-degree child abuse after 2-month-old son died from head trauma and severe dehydration.
