South Carolina mother Taylor Gosnell faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing her six‑year‑old son and three‑year‑old daughter roughly fifty times, a crime that left the boy with injuries potentially requiring amputation.
Spartanburg County deputies responded to a call from the children’s grandmother and Gosnell’s ex‑boyfriend, discovering a blood‑spattered home and a severely wounded boy whose arm and fingers may need amputation.
Deputies noted that Gosnell had pending child endangerment charges filed in 2024, but the Sheriff’s Office declined to provide further details.
Gosnell was released on bond after the 2024 child endangerment allegations, allowing her to remain in custody of her children.
South Carolina Stabbing Case Raises Custody Questions
Legal analysts say the case highlights a failure to secure alternative housing for the children after earlier charges, raising questions about the mother’s continued custody.
A 19‑year‑old mother, Takiyah Babers, was arrested after her four‑month‑old daughter was found dead in a Los Angeles dumpster, police said, and she is being held on $2 million bail.
American Adoptions reported that as many as 36 families seek to adopt for every child placed for adoption in 2025, underscoring the availability of adoptive homes.
Critics argue that rhetoric surrounding abortion has discouraged many young mothers from considering adoption, contributing to preventable infant deaths.
PJ Media’s editorial team warned that the case reflects a broader trend of leniency toward violent offenders in the modern West.
