Siblings of Missing Pendleton Baby placed in DSS Custody

The siblings of missing 1-year-old Leaona Wright are now in DSS custody. The Department of Social Services reports that foster parents are now caring for her 3-year-old sister and 6-year-old brother. Saturday morning marked one week since she went missing from her apartment on Cherry Street in Pendleton. Deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have interviewed dozens of people about the disappearance trying to find new clues in the case. A $1,000 reward is being offered through Crime Stoppers for information leading to the safe return of Leaona. Anyone with information should call 1-888-Crime-SC.