The siblings have been released from the hospital into protective custody as their mother awaits another court appearance.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Two young children who authorities say were seriously injured in an attack inside their South Carolina home have been released from the hospital, while their mother remains accused of attempted murder and related weapons offenses in a criminal case that is still pending.

The children, ages 6 and 3, were found injured and alone at a home in the 1400 block of Bud Arthur Bridge Road on Sept. 26 after deputies were asked to conduct a welfare check, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators allege that their mother, 35-year-old Taylor Gosnell, attacked them during the preceding overnight hours. Gosnell was initially charged with two counts of attempted murder. Deputies later obtained two additional warrants charging her with possession of a weapon during a violent crime. A judge denied bond on the attempted-murder charges, and no court has determined her guilt.

The latest publicly reported update on the children came in October, when the sheriff’s office told FOX Carolina that both had been released from the hospital and placed in the custody of the South Carolina Department of Social Services. That represented a significant change from the days immediately after the alleged attack, when both remained hospitalized and authorities described their injuries as severe. Officials had said the older child faced extensive surgery and that damage to one arm was serious enough to create the possibility of amputation. Public reporting reviewed for this story does not establish whether an amputation ultimately occurred, and authorities have not announced a final long-term prognosis.

The case began with concern over the children’s welfare rather than a report of an attack in progress. Authorities said the 6-year-old contacted a grandmother and said the children were alone and hungry. The grandmother arranged for someone to meet her at the residence, and deputies were ultimately summoned. When law enforcement arrived shortly after 2:30 p.m., investigators said they found both children unattended with injuries that appeared to have been caused by a knife. They were first taken to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and later received additional treatment in Greenville. Officials said the children were in stable condition and expected to survive.

Investigators later gave a more detailed account of what they believe happened before the welfare check. The sheriff’s office said Gosnell allegedly attacked both children with a knife and a blunt object during the night or early morning before deputies were called. A sheriff’s office spokesman said investigators estimated the children suffered about 50 wounds between them. Prosecutors said during the bond proceedings that some injuries were deep enough to reach bone. Authorities have also said the 6-year-old suffered especially severe injuries. The allegations describe the prosecution’s case at this stage and have not been tested at trial.

Law enforcement also described extensive damage inside the residence. Officials said televisions and mirrors had been shattered, adding to what investigators considered evidence of a violent disturbance. Later reports based on warrants said authorities alleged that a knife and a blunt object were used in the attack. Investigators have not publicly established a motive. Although law enforcement described concerns about Gosnell’s condition when she returned to the property, authorities have not announced that any diagnosed mental illness caused the alleged attack, and publicly reported information does not support drawing that conclusion.

Gosnell returned to the home while deputies were still working at the scene, according to authorities. Deputies said her behavior raised concerns about her immediate well-being, and she was taken for a medical evaluation. Authorities said she attempted to leave the ambulance before transportation and had to be restrained. She was later medically cleared. Investigators tried to speak with her, but no interview took place after she requested an attorney, according to the sheriff’s office. She was then booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Facility shortly before midnight.

The criminal case expanded after the initial arrest. Gosnell first faced the two attempted-murder counts tied to the two children. Deputies subsequently signed two warrants accusing her of possessing a weapon during a violent crime. Those additional allegations reflected investigators’ claim that weapons were used during the attempted murders. The charges do not establish that the conduct occurred as alleged. Prosecutors will have to prove the elements of the offenses in court, and Gosnell is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless she is convicted.

The September arrest also brought renewed attention to an earlier, unresolved case involving allegations of child endangerment. Court-record reporting cited by several news organizations showed that Gosnell had been charged in February 2024 with two counts involving unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm, causing harm or willfully abandoning a child. She had been released on bond in that matter, and the charges were still described as pending when the new case was reported. Authorities have released limited information about the underlying facts of the 2024 allegations, and the existence of those charges does not establish guilt in either case.

The children’s recovery has continued outside Gosnell’s custody. By late September, the sheriff’s office said they had undergone procedures including nerve grafts and were expected to leave the hospital in the coming days. The later October update confirmed that both had been discharged and were in protective custody. The older child’s paternal grandmother later spoke publicly about his recovery and described him as a resilient child who had already experienced substantial medical treatment earlier in life. She did not provide a definitive medical outcome for the arm injury that authorities had previously warned could require amputation.

Public statements about Gosnell’s behavior around the time of her detention have been handled cautiously by authorities. Deputies said she appeared distressed and reported experiencing visions, prompting the decision to seek an evaluation before booking. Those observations are part of the reported sequence of events, but investigators have not publicly announced a psychiatric diagnosis or established that any medical condition explains the allegations. A mental-health professional interviewed by WYFF also cautioned in its coverage that most people who experience psychosis are not violent. The criminal case therefore remains focused on the conduct alleged in the warrants rather than an established explanation for why it occurred.

More than a month after the children were found, major questions remained unanswered publicly, including what investigators believe preceded the alleged attack and what evidence prosecutors may ultimately present in court. Authorities have repeatedly described the investigation as active. The children’s placement with the Department of Social Services also means their immediate care is being handled outside the criminal proceeding, while the prosecution of Gosnell continues on a separate track.

FOX Carolina reported in its Oct. 13 follow-up that Gosnell’s next court appearance was scheduled for Nov. 19, a later date than the Nov. 12 appearance listed in earlier reports. As of Nov. 9, the attempted-murder and weapons allegations remained unresolved, and no reliable public update reviewed for this report established a final medical outcome for the older child’s injured arm.

Author note: Last updated November 9, 2026.