A Baltimore City jury returned a guilty verdict on July 17 in the homicide trial of Kamrin Brown, who was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the April 6, 2025 death of Paris Savage on the 1500 block of N. Payson Street. After deliberating, jurors found Brown not guilty of second-degree murder but guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The case was heard before Judge Michael Anthony DiPietro in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
During closing arguments, the state emphasized that Savage’s death resulted from two separate assaults, the second was carried out by Brown in an alley and captured on surveillance footage.
Prosecutors told jurors that the medical examiner’s testimony on July 16 aligned with the video, showing that Savage’s fatal brain injury was consistent with the blows delivered during the alleyway assault.
According to the prosecutor, Brown left Savage injured, unconscious, and alone for 15 minutes before anyone rendered aid. Brown told investigators he knew Savage, knew he died, and admitted he chased him Savage had allegedly stolen from him.
The prosecutor highlighted that earlier in the proceedings, a detective explained how investigators used surveillance footage to identify individuals involved in the incident and later executed a search warrant at a North Monroe Street home where Brown was present.
In addition to this, the prosecutor argued that Brown was fully aware of the earlier assault inside the house, where another individual placed his foot on Savage’s neck, sat on his chest, and punched him repeatedly.
Despite knowing Savage had already been beaten and was heavily intoxicated on meth, Brown followed him into the alley and continued the assault, later dismissing it as “horseplay.” The state said Brown left Savage “on the street for someone else to find,” and that both incidents contributed to Savage’s death but the one involving Brown took his life.
In her closing argument, Defense Attorney Roya Hanna countered that investigators mishandled the case and unfairly focused solely on Brown. She told jurors, “What is easy is not always right,” arguing that eight people were present during the first incident, yet Brown was the only one initially investigated.
Detectives did not question the other perpetrator until a year later, despite his significant involvement. Hanna criticized the Medical Examiner for relying too heavily on information provided by police and failing to independently explain certain injuries, including bite marks and facial bruising. She highlighted that a witness voluntarily came forward to testify for the defense, but the state declined to call him. Hanna argued that the other perpetrator was “more angry” and the true cause of Savage’s death, while Brown admitted only to assaulting Savage yet not intending to kill him. She described the case as a tragedy compounded by investigators “ignoring evidence” and failing to conduct a thorough investigation.
On redirect, the prosecutor reminded jurors that Brown’s Miranda Rights were read and that he chose to speak with detectives. She explained that the two incidents were treated as separate cases because they involved separate assaults.
Detectives attempted to interview all eight witnesses, but none cooperated. Prosecutors emphasized that the state was not ignoring any part of the investigation and that the video clearly showed Brown’s actions in the alley, which directly contributed to Savage’s death.
During deliberations, jurors found Brown not guilty of second-degree murder but guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
Following the verdict, Savage’s paternal grandmother addressed the court, expressing deep heartbreak over Brown’s actions. She said it pains her to know Savage died alone, stating she “would take his spot in a heartbeat.” She recalled the last time she saw her grandson which was two years earlier at his son’s birthday party and said she feels sad knowing he endured the blows that ultimately took his life.
Brown is scheduled for sentencing on August 6, 2026.
