Starvation And Neglect: South Carolina Mother Faces Homicide Charge In Baby’s Death

Janette Clayton, 27, faces homicide by child abuse charges following the death of her 11-month-old son. Investigators found the infant severely emaciated in a neglected North Charleston apartment in June. Autopsy results confirmed the child died from starvation and acute bronchopneumonia. Authorities noted the home lacked basic supplies and that Clayton failed to provide necessary medical care for the child, who suffered from sickle cell disease. Clayton was previously arrested on related neglect charges.