HIGH POINT, NC – In a disturbing development from High Point, authorities have detained a 44-year-old woman following the death of her 13-year-old daughter. The tragedy unfolded on October 13 when police conducted a welfare check at a residence on East Ferris Avenue, leading to the grim discovery.
Kimberly Bowden, who now faces two counts of felony child abuse among other charges, is being held in the Guilford County Jail with a bond set at $1 million. The charges have sent shockwaves through the quiet neighborhood, where residents are struggling to come to terms with the incident.
Neighbors described the scene on the day of the welfare check as chaotic, with emergency vehicles filling the street. One resident, Andrew Willgar, recounted the scene, noting the presence of first responders and the unsettling atmosphere that followed.
Police reports indicate that in addition to the deceased girl, a 13-year-old boy was found in the home. The boy reportedly suffered from inadequate nutrition and unsanitary living conditions, leading to severe psychological harm.
The investigation revealed that Bowden allegedly failed to provide essential food and medical care for her daughter, actions that authorities say contributed to the child’s death. The community is grappling with the gravity of the charges and the loss of a young life.
Efforts to reach High Point Police for further comment on the case and its motivations have so far been met with the standard response that the investigation remains ongoing.
Residents have expressed their shock and sadness at the events, with many finding it hard to comprehend such circumstances occurring in their neighborhood.