CCSO Investigating After Two Found Dead in Home on Pinewood Drive in Ladson
- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, authorities discovered 33-month-old Emory Deacon and 15-month-old Harlow Deacon dead inside their Pinewood Drive home in Ladson, South Carolina, prompting homicide charges against their mother, Justine May.
- Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O'Neal determined the toddlers died of starvation and dehydration stemming from neglect, while May told detectives she had been 'in a blur' for two weeks prior.
- Deputies visited the residence 13 times since August 10, 2026, observing no signs of concern; a deputy initially refused the welfare check Tuesday, stating, 'We're no longer conducting welfare checks at that address.'
- Family members sent emails expressing concern for May's mental health before the tragedy, with one relative pleading, 'I am begging you to hear me. I am f---ing begging you to please get help.'
- May will remain in custody pending bond hearings in General Sessions court, with her initial appearance scheduled for November 20. Officials urge those experiencing child abuse to contact the Child Help Hotline.
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Justine Marie May faces two counts of child abuse homicide after authorities found her daughters dead
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The Independent (US)South Carolina mother charged after allegedly starving her children to death
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A South Carolina mother has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after authorities discovered her two young daughters dead inside their home, and the horrifying case is now raising serious questions about how repeated warnings from family members apparently failed to save the children.
South Carolina mom couldn't remember last time she fed 2 daughters before they were found dead: affidavit - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A South Carolina mother told investigators she could not remember the last time she gave her two young daughters food or something to drink before deputies found both children dead inside their home, according to affidavits reviewed by Fox News Digital. Justine Marie May, 31, faces two [...]
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