Ashley Nicole Heyward McPherson has been charged with six counts of unlawful neglect after her arrest on Tuesday in Timmonsville, South Carolina

Investigators say they discovered her 'home not suitable for living' on October 15

It is not known how many children were in her home or how old they are

But authorities say they found animals 'allowed to roam freely in the home', feces in the bathtub and toilet and trash in the bedrooms, kitchen and living room

It is not yet clear how the baby died and investigations are said to be ongoing

McPherson's other children have been taken into protective custody, police say

Ashley Nicole Heyward McPherson was arrested after police called to reports of dead baby are said to have found her other children living feces and trash

A South Carolina mom has been arrested after police called to reports of a dead baby are said to have found her other children living with mountains of feces and trash.

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Ashley Nicole Heyward McPherson, 27, is being held on a $100,000 bond after investigators say they discovered the family 'in a home that was not suitable for living' earlier this month.

It is not known how many children were in her Timmonsville home, nor their ages, but McPherson has been charged with six counts of unlawful neglect of a child after her arrest on Tuesday.

Police say they visited the property after the death of McPherson’s seven-month-old.

It is not yet clear how the baby died and investigations are ongoing.

Authorities say they found various animals 'allowed to roam freely in the home', feces in the bathtub and toilet and trash in the bedrooms, kitchen and living room.

In a statement they said: 'Investigators noted that the residence contained feces from various animals which were allowed to roam freely in the home.

'Feces was located in the bathtub and toilet in the bathroom and an immense amount of trash was all about the residence including the bedrooms, kitchen and living room areas.'

McPherson, pictured, is being held on a $100,000 bond after investigators say they discovered the family 'in a home that was not suitable for living' earlier this month

Authorities are said to be investigating the death of McPherson's baby and an autopsy has been ordered. It is not clear if the baby pictured here is McPherson's child

Authorities are said to be investigating the death of McPherson's baby and an autopsy has been ordered.

Photos on McPherson's Facebook show her visiting the grave of another baby. It is not known if the deceased newborn was also hers.

Police say: 'McPherson is alleged to have placed her children at an unreasonable risk of harm impacting their health and personal safety by allowing them to be in a home that was not suitable for living.'

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They added: 'Investigators state that McPherson has been living in the residence for several months.

'The conditions under which the children were living came to light when Florence County EMS, Florence County Sheriff’s Office and the Florence County Coroner responded to the residence in reference to the death of McPherson’s 7 month old child.'

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McPherson's other children have been taken into protective custody, police say.