South Carolina Woman Charged with Homicide by Child Neglect After Children Found Deceased
In Ladson, South Carolina, Justine May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child neglect after deputies found two children dead inside a home during a welfare check.
Lafayette, IN, September 30, 2026 — A resident of Ladson, South Carolina, has been arrested and charged following the discovery of two deceased children in a home.
Justine May, 31, faces two counts of homicide by child neglect. The charges were filed after deputies conducted a welfare check at a residence in Ladson.
During the welfare check, deputies found two children deceased inside the home. The specifics regarding the circumstances that led to the welfare check, the ages or identities of the children, or the exact date of the discovery were not immediately available.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding the case or the timeline of events. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Homicide by child neglect is a serious offense, and the investigation is being handled by local law enforcement. Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
The incident has prompted an inquiry into the events leading up to the discovery. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The specific details of the welfare check’s initiation are currently part of the ongoing investigation. No further details were provided by officials regarding the investigation’s next steps or potential timelines for court proceedings.
Story summarized from the original created by Thomas Gruel, P.J. Williams, Marissa Thompson, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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