North Carolina Mother Arrested for Neglect After Daughter's Death in Unsanitary High Point Home

Authorities in High Point, North Carolina, arrested 44-year-old Kymberli Bowden after her 13-year-old daughter was found dead at their home, with neglect cited as a likely cause. The home was described as being in deplorable condition, with trash, decaying food, and a dangerous gas stove improperly lit, raising concerns of toxic exposure. Bowden, a certified nursing assistant, faces multiple class H felony charges including neglect, child abuse resulting in bodily injury, and failure to report a child's death, carrying potential sentences up to 88 months for some charges. Her son, the deceased girl's twin, was found alive but reportedly suffered serious psychological injury due to the unsanitary living conditions. Bowden's bond was set at $1 million, and she appeared virtually in court with a public defender. Officials are awaiting autopsy results, and the community remains shocked by the tragic circumstances and the severity of the neglect involved.