One-Year-Old’s Critical Injuries Spark Neglect Probe | Columbia News

A one-year-old boy in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, suffered severe brain and eye injuries, allegedly caused by neglect from his 25-year-old caregiver, Justice Anderson, who’s now arrested. The child was found unresponsive after a fall, with injuries that could lead to lifelong disabilities. Anderson’s home was horrifically unsanitary—no electricity or water, overrun with insects—and also housed her sister with Down Syndrome, found in a bed with maggots and spoiled food. Anderson, the only other adult in the home, faces charges of endangering a child and neglect, with a $135,000 bond set. This case exposes a chilling pattern of systemic abuse and neglect. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wistv.com/2026/09/14/orangeburg-county-father-charged-after-1-year-old-son-seriously-injured-sister-found-deplorable-conditions/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0cf015060a70f09 Report issues to [email protected].