South Carolina mom couldn't remember last time she fed 2 daughters before they were found dead: affidavits

A South Carolina mother, Justine Marie May, is facing two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two young daughters were found dead in their home. May allegedly told investigators she could not remember the last time she fed or gave her children anything to drink, stating the previous two weeks were a “blur.” Deputies had previously interacted with the family multiple times without observing obvious signs of concern, leading to an internal review.

• Justine Marie May, 31, faces two counts of homicide by child abuse in South Carolina.
• Her two young daughters were found dead in their Ladson home on September 29.
• May reportedly told investigators she could not remember the last time she fed or gave her children anything to drink.
• She acknowledged that not feeding them was neglectful and believed it was the cause of their deaths.
• Deputies had prior contact with the family multiple times in August and September without reporting issues.
• An internal review is underway regarding the sheriff’s office’s response.
• The children were approximately 1½ and 2½ years old.