Mother Arrested After 12-Year-Old Found Severely Malnourished in Bowman
In Bowman, South Carolina, a mother was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was discovered severely malnourished and weighing 47 pounds, according to authorities.
Lafayette, IN, October 24, 2026 —
A mother was arrested in Bowman, South Carolina, after her 12-year-old daughter was discovered severely malnourished and weighing 47 pounds, according to authorities.
The information provided does not identify the mother or the daughter, or say when the arrest or discovery occurred. It also does not specify where the child was found, who discovered her, or what circumstances led authorities to the case.
Details about the arrest remain limited. The available account does not state what charges, if any, the mother faces, whether she was released or remains in custody, or whether a court hearing has been scheduled. It also does not describe the child’s current condition or where she is receiving care.
Authorities were cited as the source of the information about the child’s condition and weight. No agency or individual authority was named, and no additional statements were provided. The account does not include information about any investigation, possible contributing circumstances, or actions taken after the child was discovered.
The reported weight and description indicate the seriousness of the child’s condition, but the available information provides no medical assessment or further details. Without additional confirmed information, the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the child’s welfare remain unclear.
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