Crime & Safety

Essex Man Charged with Stabbing Death of Woman

Daniel Byrd, 56, is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

A 56-year-old Essex man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman to death on Thursday in the home they shared together, according to a release from the Baltimore County Police Department.

Daniel Adrian Byrd, 56, has been arrested and charged for the murder of Robin Lynn Hudson, 46, which occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday. According to the release, officers responded to the 1900 block of Old Eastern Avenue for an assault in progress call.

The victim and suspect both live at the location. When officers arrived, they found Hudson suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was transported to Franklin Square Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. A third occupant of the apartment, a 47-year-old female, was also cut on the hand.

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Through their investigation, detectives determined that Byrd was allegedly responsible for the murder. He was arrested at the scene. Byrd was charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

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