Summary
Nancy Metayer Bowen, the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, was found dead in her home, and police have taken her husband, Stephen Bowen, into custody in connection with the case. Authorities are treating the incident as related to domestic violence and are not looking for additional suspects. Nancy Metayer Bowen was the first Black woman and Haitian American to serve on the city's governing body.
Key Facts
- Nancy Metayer Bowen was the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs in Florida.
- She was found dead in her home following a welfare check by police.
- Police took her husband, Stephen Bowen, into custody.
- The case is being investigated as a domestic violence incident.
- There are no other suspects being sought in connection with her death.
- Nancy Metayer Bowen was elected in 2020, making history as the first Black woman and Haitian American to serve on the Coral Springs governing body.
- Her family highlighted her contributions as both a leader and a family member.
