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South Carolina Arrests Justine May on Child Homicide Charges

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC · How we work

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South Carolina authorities arrested Justine May on homicide child-abuse counts after her daughters were found dead.
Coroner O’Neal identified the children as Emory Deacon, 33 months, and Harlow Deacon, 15 months.
Officials said both girls died from starvation and dehydration caused by neglect.
May said she was in a “blur” for two weeks and couldn’t recall feeding the children.
She remains in custody and will appear in court in late November.

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South Carolina authorities arrested Justine May on homicide child-abuse counts after her daughters were found dead.
Coroner O’Neal identified the children as Emory Deacon, 33 months, and Harlow Deacon, 15 months.
Officials said both girls died from starvation and dehydration caused by neglect.
May said she was in a “blur” for two weeks and couldn’t recall feeding the children.
She remains in custody and will appear in court in late November.