In a deeply disturbing story published by NEWS4SA over the weekend, it was reported that:
A teenager with over a dozen underage drinking charges allegedly struck a marathon runner while driving drunk, killing her, after which she told police she did not care that she hit something and blamed the runner for being on the road.
Authorities were called to a county highway at around 7:15 a.m. on March 29, 2025 regarding a woman who was found lying in a ditch, according to local outlet WQOW. First responders attempted to perform life-saving measures on 54-year-old Ann Seidl, but she was pronounced dead. Investigators determined the woman was struck by a vehicle because there were reportedly car parts in the area.
The woman who called 911 to report the discovery of the body told authorities that she became suspicious after her 17-year-old returned home drunk and told her mother that she may have struck another vehicle on the way home, per the outlet. The woman told police that her daughter, Addison Bowell, refused to stop drinking and smoking marijuana, despite sending the teenager to military camp and counseling.
When authorities confronted Bowell, the teenager reportedly said that she had "like 16 underages and couldn't get another one" and that she "drank a lot" on the night that she allegedly struck the victim. A preliminary blood test on the suspect came back with a blood alcohol content of 0.144, police said.
Bowell allegedly told police that she knew she hit something but did not know what it was and did not care since she was using her phone at the time and was completely in the wrong lane. When Bowell was told that she did not strike a vehicle, but instead killed a woman by hitting her with her car, Bowell allegedly blamed the victim.
"Who walks on the road at 3 in the morning?" Bowell reportedly said. "Like... bro..."
Law&Crime reported that Bowell, who is now 18, was charged with three counts of homicide and one hit-and-run charge.
And, you know, as heinous and uncaring as Bowell’s attitude was, it should come as no surprise to those who are spiritually discerning since the Bible makes it clear that “in the last days perilous times will come.” The Bible goes on to say, “For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than so-called lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power.” Does that describe people in our world today or what?
People are becoming increasingly arrogant, greedy, narcissistic, selfish, cruel, apathetic, hedonistic, and disrespectful towards God and those in authority, among other things. And there are countless false teachers, pastors, and so-called lovers of God (whose numbers are growing daily) who profess to serve the Lord but deny their claims by their lifestyle and lack of spiritual fruit. It’s no wonder then that we are emphatically told to “turn away!” from such people. They are dangerous to both our physical lives and our spiritual ones.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
So, as we get ever nearer to the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ, be extremely sober and discerning and exceedingly vigilant and cautious my friend. We have an enemy who wants to devour us. Which means, these ungodly behaviors will not only continue but will ramp up quickly and we must be ready.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the Word that tells us what we can expect to see before the return of Jesus. Lord, cause this to stir our hearts to action rather than fear, knowing that the time to share the Gospel is now. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!
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