Jennifer Bowen Charged with Murder in the Death of Toddler Juliana Beers in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Nearly eight years after the tragic death of 17-month-old Juliana Ellen Beers, Jennifer Bowen, 40, has been charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the toddler’s passing.
Bowen, a former babysitter in Columbus and Sunbury, had cared for Juliana and her brother under a verbal agreement made in August 2016. On November 8, 2017, the child reportedly sustained severe injuries while in Bowen’s care and died two days later at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
An autopsy from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office revealed blunt force trauma to the head, optic nerve hemorrhaging, and multiple bruises. The manner of death was listed as undetermined, though court documents allege Bowen failed to provide proper care, resulting in fatal injuries.
In 2019, the toddler’s family filed a civil suit against Bowen. Though the lawsuit was later dismissed in 2021, criminal charges were officially brought in February 2025, and Bowen has since pleaded not guilty.
This heartbreaking case continues to draw attention across Ohio as the community demands justice for young Juliana.
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