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911 call reveals concerns about well-being of 2 children found dead from starvation at home
mysuncoast.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Two children, Emory Deacon (2) and Harlow Deacon (15 months), were found dead from starvation and dehydration due to neglect in a South Carolina home, according to the Charleston County coroner.
- Their mother, Justine May, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse and was the primary caregiver responsible for the children.
- Authorities had responded to multiple prior calls to the residence, including welfare checks coordinated with social services and mental health units, but observed no signs of concern during earlier visits.
- The children were discovered during a welfare check prompted by a 911 call expressing concern after the mother was seen without her children and acting unusually.
- May admitted to detectives that she had not fed or given water to her children for weeks, acknowledged her neglect, and is currently held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
