FIRST, WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS ON THIS THURSDAY. A MOTHER IN HIGH POINT IS NOW CHARGED AFTER HER TEENAGE DAUGHTER WAS FOUND DEAD. HIGH POINT POLICE SAY THE 13 YEAR OLD GIRL WAS FOUND DEAD IN A HOME ON EAST FERRIS AVENUE EARLIER THIS MONTH. KIMBERLY BOWDEN IS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF FELONY CHILD ABUSE AND CONCEALMENT OF DEATH. POLICE HAVE NOT SAID HOW THE CHILD DIED. BOWDEN IS NO
Triad mother charged after 13-year-old found dead during welfare check, officers say
Updated: 10:07 PM EDT Oct 30, 2025
A Triad mother is facing charges after the death of a 13-year-old, according to officers with the High Point Police Department.Officers said they responded to a welfare check at a home on East Farris Avenue on Oct. 13. During the check, a 13-year-old girl was found dead. Officers also found a 13-year-old boy inside the home.SVU detectives with the High Point Police Department began investigating. On Oct. 30, detectives said they arrested Kymberli Bowden, the mother of the two children. Bowden, 44, has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse and concealment of death.According to the warrant, Bowden “failed to provide adequate food and medical care” to her daughter, which resulted in serious bodily injury and ultimately her death. The warrant also revealed that the home was filled with trash and rotting food.Officials said Bowden’s bond has been set at $1 million.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereTRENDING STORIES
A Triad mother is facing charges after the death of a 13-year-old, according to officers with the High Point Police Department.
Officers said they responded to a welfare check at a home on East Farris Avenue on Oct. 13. During the check, a 13-year-old girl was found dead.
Officers also found a 13-year-old boy inside the home.
SVU detectives with the High Point Police Department began investigating.
On Oct. 30, detectives said they arrested Kymberli Bowden, the mother of the two children. Bowden, 44, has been charged with two counts of felony child abuse and concealment of death.
According to the warrant, Bowden “failed to provide adequate food and medical care” to her daughter, which resulted in serious bodily injury and ultimately her death. The warrant also revealed that the home was filled with trash and rotting food.
Officials said Bowden’s bond has been set at $1 million.
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