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Mother Charged in N.C. House Fire That Killed Four Daughters Makes First Court Appearance

Authorities say she left the children without adult supervision, with investigators continuing the case.

Overview

  • Reagan Powers, 28, was arrested on four counts each of involuntary manslaughter and negligent child abuse with serious bodily injury.
  • A judge said the maximum penalties are 59 months per involuntary manslaughter count and 88 months per negligent child abuse count.
  • Powers has bonded out of jail, with local outlets reporting conflicting initial bond amounts of $400,000 or $500,000.
  • Deputies say they were dispatched around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 30 and found the Chadbourn home fully engulfed, making entry unsafe.
  • Investigators report the children, ages 2, 4, 6 and 7, were allegedly left in the care of an 11-year-old, and a memorial service drew more than 100 mourners.