Police Say Body On I-95 Is Parent Of Toddler Killed In Baltimore Fire

BALTIMORE, MD — Homicide investigators with Maryland State Police confirm they've positively identified the body found Tuesday on I-95 as the mother of a toddler discovered in a fatal fire in Baltimore.

The deceased is identified as Danielle Shanae Parnell, 30, of Baltimore, Maryland. Parnell's body was found Tuesday in Cecil County. Investigators said they are awaiting the results of an autopsy from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Police said a preliminary investigation indicates Parnell is the mother of a three-year-old child who was the victim of a fatal fire that occurred Friday at a home on Vancouver Road in Baltimore.

Four days later, a body, later identified as Parnell, was discovered by a member of a survey crew working in the area. The body was located near the wood line on northbound I-95, near mile marker 95.6, south of Belvedere Road, authorities said.

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Investigators with Maryland State Police and the Baltimore Police Department said they are trying to determine the motive between the two homicides.

No suspects have been identified at this time.

Anyone with information relevant to this case is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at the North East Barrack at 410-996-7800. Callers may remain confidential.

This case remains under investigation.