Mother Arrested After 12-Year-Old Found Severely Malnourished in Orangeburg County
In Orangeburg County, South Carolina, a mother was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was discovered severely malnourished, weighing 47 pounds. Authorities stated the child exhibited signs of extreme underweight and had no education records past kindergarten.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 24, 2026 —
A mother was arrested in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, after her 12-year-old daughter was discovered severely malnourished and weighing 47 pounds, according to the information provided about the case.
Authorities stated that the child exhibited signs of extreme underweight. They also said she had no education records past kindergarten. The information provided does not specify where or when the child was discovered, or how authorities became aware of her condition.
The mother’s name, the date of the arrest and the specific charges were not provided. The available information also does not identify the agency involved or say whether the child received medical care or was placed in another setting after being discovered.
No further details were provided about the child’s circumstances, the family’s living situation or the status of any investigation. The information does not state whether the mother has appeared in court or entered a plea. Those details remain unknown based on the account available.
The reported facts describe the child’s weight and the authorities’ observations, as well as the absence of education records beyond kindergarten. They do not provide further findings or explain the circumstances behind those conditions. Any additional details about the arrest or the child’s care were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Colt Yeargin, Akim Powell on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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