South Carolina Woman Accused of Sex with Boy

(Greenwood, South Carolina) In a case that is more than two years old, a 29-year-old local woman, Tara Bowers, will go to court on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The Greenwood County Sheriff's Office originally charged Bowers in November 2006.

According to GCSO reports, deputies met with the the 15-year-old boy and his parents in Nov. 2006. The boy’s parents went to police after he reportedly disclosed his relationship with Bowers to his pastor. The boy told deputies that he and Bowers had sexual intercourse on several occasions over a two or three month period. The acts reportedly took place at Bowers home.

The boy’s parents provided deputies with a handwritten letter, allegedly from Bowers, stating that she was aware that the boy was 15-years-old, but that she loved him. Deputies say the letter also explains that Bowers had an abortion after becoming pregnant with the boy’s child.

Reportedly, Bowers admitted to the sexual relationship when interviewed by deputies. The exact date of her trial wasn't reported.