Coverage dated October 23, 2026

'Despicable': SC woman arrested after 12-year-old found weighing 47 pounds

Headline from WSAV-TV

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WSPA)—A South Carolina woman has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found in "severe malnutrition," according to deputies. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Chiquitta Dawkins with unlawful conduct toward a child.

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  1. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    'Despicable': SC woman arrested for 12-year-old reportedly weighing 47 pounds (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WSPA)—A South Carolina woman has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found in "severe malnutrition," according to deputies. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Chiquitta Dawkins with unlawful conduct toward a child.

  2. FOX8 WGHP

    'Despicable': South Carolina woman arrested after 12-year-old found weighing 47 pounds (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — A South Carolina woman has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found in "severe malnutrition," according to deputies. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Chiquitta Dawkins with unlawful conduct toward a child.

  3. WSAV-TV

    'Despicable': SC woman arrested after 12-year-old found weighing 47 pounds (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WSPA)—A South Carolina woman has been arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found in "severe malnutrition," according to deputies. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Chiquitta Dawkins with unlawful conduct toward a child.

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