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Missing SC children found, law enforcement says

A South Carolina Family Court Judge has ordered that the four minor children be taken into protective custody once located.

MARION, S.C. — The Marion County Sheriff's Office has found four missing children that were said to be in danger.  

According to the report, the children have been found safe. No more details were provided. 

According to law enforcement, Leslie and Barbara Clemmons are the biological parents of four children but do not legally have custody. According to the release, they fled to avoid court action and the family was missing. 

A South Carolina Family Court Judge ordered that the four minor children be taken into protective custody once located. Leslie IV (12), Brady (10), Deborah "Hattie Jean" (8), and Patricia "Carly" (3) are in "imminent and substantial danger," according to the report.

It was believed that the Clemmons traveled up the east coast and possibly went to South Dakota. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the four children were located and are safe. 

Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Department

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