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Mother's Decision Leaves Toddler Paralyzed After Drug-Related Crash

9/25/2025

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Story summary

A two-year-old boy was left paralyzed after Shayna Bowman allowed a drug dealer to drive her children home.
Bowman, 29, from Wythenshawe, knew Rhys Farry, 30, had cocaine in his system and was over the legal limit.
The incident followed a football tournament.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The report notes the source is of low reliability.

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Story summary

A two-year-old boy was left paralyzed after Shayna Bowman allowed a drug dealer to drive her children home.
Bowman, 29, from Wythenshawe, knew Rhys Farry, 30, had cocaine in his system and was over the legal limit.
The incident followed a football tournament.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The report notes the source is of low reliability.