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Indiana Mother Sentenced to 16 Years for Son's Fire Death

3/10/2026

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Kirstin D. Bowers, an Indiana mother, will serve 16 years in prison after a plea deal related to the death of her seven-year-old son David Jr. in a house fire.
Three of her other children escaped.
Bowers was arrested after reports of suspicious behavior related to the June fire.
She initially said she fell asleep while smoking.
She faces 14 years of probation and must adhere to strict medication compliance.

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Kirstin D. Bowers, an Indiana mother, will serve 16 years in prison after a plea deal related to the death of her seven-year-old son David Jr. in a house fire.
Three of her other children escaped.
Bowers was arrested after reports of suspicious behavior related to the June fire.
She initially said she fell asleep while smoking.
She faces 14 years of probation and must adhere to strict medication compliance.