South Carolina mom allegedly killed her daughters, family referenced Lindsay Clancy

Key Points:

• Justine Marie May, a South Carolina mother, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two infant daughters, aged 1 and 2, were found dead from starvation and dehydration at her home in Ladson.
• May admitted to investigators that she could not remember the last time she fed or gave her children anything to drink, and she was the sole caregiver during the weeks leading to their deaths.
• Family members had expressed concerns about May’s mental health and neglect, referencing the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in an attempt to warn her, while the girls’ father had repeatedly contacted authorities fearing for their safety.
• Police had made multiple visits to the home in August and September but did not observe obvious signs of abuse, prompting an internal review by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office into the response.
• May remains in custody without bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for November 20, as investigations continue with assistance from state law enforcement and child fatality units.