Baby’s Death Exposes Systemic Neglect | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded when 11-month-old Nomai Weathers was found dead in a filthy North Charleston apartment, starved to death due to neglect—officially ruled homicide. The infant, weighing just 4.8 pounds, was discovered near the door with no food or basic care items in sight, and even the fridge was overrun with insects. Despite prior welfare checks where officers saw her malnourished state but failed to act, Janette Clayton, the mother, was arrested on child abuse charges. One responding officer, Worrell, was also charged for failing to report suspected abuse and was fired. This…