# Deputy Bodycam Shows Home Weeks Before Children Found Dead

> Deputy bodycam footage reveals mother and daughters in home weeks before two children died.
- Title: Deputy Bodycam Shows Home Weeks Before Children Found Dead
- Summary: Deputy bodycam footage reveals mother and daughters in home weeks before two children died. Two children died after being found starved in home; mother faces…
- Keywords: charleston county sheriff's office, justine may, emory deacon, harlow deacon, bodycam footage, child abuse, welfare check, news, local, Deputy, Bodycam, Shows
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/10/deputy-body-camera-video-offers-glimpse-inside-home-weeks-before-children-found-dead
- Published: 2026-10-10T13:44:28.664+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charleston county sheriff's office, justine may, emory deacon, harlow deacon, bodycam footage, child abuse, welfare check, news, local
## Bodycam Footage Released
South Carolina authorities released body camera footage showing mother and daughters weeks before two children died.
## Children Found Starved
The two girls died three to five days before being found during a welfare check on sept 29.
## Mother Faces Charges
Mother Justine May faces two counts of homicide by child abuse after children were found starved.
## August 30 Visit
Deputies visited home on august thirty with mother holding one child while the other crawled.
## September 12 Visit
Mother answered door on september twelfth while dogs barked and children played in home.
## Children Found Dead
Children found dead after mother exited home crying and speaking incoherently on sept 29.
## Key takeaway

Two children died after being found starved in home; mother faces child abuse charges.