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Crystal Case, 36, and Roger Cox, 56, have been charged with six counts each of unlawful child neglect
Police described their home in Inman, South Carolina, as 'deplorable'
Two-year-old twins were locked inside a small room. Both had scabies
House was infested with cockroaches and lice and covered with trash
All six children are with the Department of Social Services

Published: 17:06 EST, 25 March 2015 | Updated: 17:37 EST, 25 March 2015

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A South Carolina couple have been charged with unlawful child neglect after their six children were found to be living in a filthy home that was infested with cockroaches and lice and filled with trash and food, police say.

Two of the children, twin two-year-old boys, were allegedly found room of about 8 feet by 8 feet, with the doors locked up with chains and nappies that had not been changed.

There were two beds inside the room that were covered with roaches and the children were found to have scabies.

Describing the scene as 'deplorable', police went to the house after a Department of Social Services caseworker asked police to escort to the house on Rocky Creek Road in Inman.

The parents, Crystal Case, 36, and Roger Cox, 56, were arrested once authorities saw inside.

Deplorable: Crystal Case, 36, and Roger Cox, 56, were arrested once authorities saw inside their home in Inman, South Carolina. They have been charged with six counts each of unlawful child neglect

Scene: The couple and their six children live at this home on Rocky Creek Road in Inman. Police said it was 'filthy' and infested with cockroaches and lice

Behind bars: Crystal Case, 36, and Roger Cox, 56, seen here in a photo from Facebook, have been remanded by police following their arrests

Deputies initially could not get into the home after knocking, according to WYFF 4 News.

They then went next door to the home of Cox's mother, who confirmed her son was home.

Upon returning to the house, Cox answered the door and said he had been sleeping.

Cox told the officers that his wife was not home because their nine-year-old daughter had appendicitis and they were at the hospital, and their other three children were at school.

The officers could hear crying inside and went to investigate.

The deputy found a door that was chained up, and after unlocked it the two-year-olds ran out.

It was obvious their diapers were overdue for a change and the room was filthy, the officer said.

There was also an extreme roach infestation and trash, food and clothes scattered everywhere.