Allegany County Child Death Case Update
Two Allegany County babysitters are currently being held without bond while facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of a child they were caring for in 2025.
Two Allegany County babysitters are currently being held without bond while facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of a child they were caring for in 2025.
Authorities say the investigation began August 20, 2025, when emergency responders were called to a home in the Georges Creek area of Allegany County for a child in severe medical distress.
Investigators with the Combined Criminal Investigations Unit (C3I) were called to the scene after the child was found to have suffered serious injuries.
Following the investigation, two people were arrested:
- Liam Robert Lafferty
- Kayla Lynn Keller
Both are currently being held at the Allegany County Detention Center without bond.
Upcoming Court Hearings
Kayla Lynn Keller
May 5, 2026 — 9:00 AM
Judge Michael O. Twigg
Liam Robert Lafferty
June 9, 2026 — 1:15 PM
Judge J. S. Getty
Both hearings will take place in Allegany County Circuit Court.
Allegany County, Maryland
⚖️ As with all criminal cases, both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
