Mother Arrested After 12-Year-Old Found Severely Malnourished in Orangeburg County
A mother in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was found severely malnourished, weighing 47 pounds.
Phoenix, AZ, October 24, 2026 —
A mother in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was found severely malnourished and weighing 47 pounds, according to the information provided about the case.
The available account does not identify the mother or say when the arrest occurred. It also does not specify where or by whom the girl was found, or describe the circumstances leading to the discovery. No charges, law-enforcement agency, or court information were provided.
The account gives no additional details about the child’s medical condition, treatment, or current circumstances. It also does not say whether other people were involved or whether authorities have announced further steps in the case. Those details cannot be confirmed from the information available.
The reported facts are limited to the mother’s arrest, the child’s age, the location in Orangeburg County, and the girl’s reported weight and severe malnutrition. The reason for the arrest and any allegations connected to it were not specified. An arrest alone does not establish guilt, and no further information about the legal process was included in the account.
Because no agency statements, court records, or additional reporting details were provided, the circumstances and status of the case remain unclear. Further information about the identities of those involved, the arrest, and any subsequent proceedings was not available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Colt Yeargin, Akim Powell on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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