September 19, 2012
Anderson, SC. An Anderson County jury found twenty-five year old Ebonee Bowers guilty today of the unlawful neglect of her 17-month old daughter. The Honorable Lawton McIntosh sentenced her to 10 years.
On August 3, 2010, deputies were called to the AnMed emergency room to investigate an assault on a 17 month-old female, Imani Bowers. The child was brought to the ER by her mother, Ebonee Bowers. The mother stated the child had fallen a few days earlier. Due to the type and severity of the child’s injuries, she was transported to Greenville Hospital where she spent several weeks in the pediatric ICU. A pediatric neurosurgeon concurred with the AnMed ER doctor’s opinion that the child’s injuries were not accidental but were consistent with abuse. DSS began an investigation at that time. The defendant was later arrested.
“There is a sacred trust between a mother and child,” stated Solicitor Chrissy Adams. “The defendant broke that trust. We pray for Imani’s continued recovery and that her future will be bright and filled with love.”