From Ladson, S.C.: Authorities have identified the victims as two young siblings, a 2-year-old and a 15-month-old. The children's mother is facing charges in connection with their deaths. A coroner determined that starvation and dehydration due to neglect caused the deaths. The children had been dead for several days before their bodies were found.

Further details about the case are available, including the events leading up to the discovery of the children's bodies.

The mother, who was the primary caregiver, has been charged with homicide by child abuse.