Woman charged in boyfriend's stabbing death in Bessemer

Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, accused of killing Darius Montreal Boglin, 45, in driveway altercation

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A 43-year-old Bessemer woman has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of her 45-year-old boyfriend, Darius Montreal Boglin, in the driveway of their home. Police were called to the scene on March 4 and found Boglin wounded, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Carlton was still on the scene and taken into custody.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents resulting in homicide are tragically common, with women disproportionately affected as victims. This case highlights the need for continued efforts to address domestic abuse and provide resources and support for those in abusive relationships.

The details

According to court records, Carlton fatally stabbed Boglin when 'he grabbed her from behind' during an altercation in the driveway of their Bessemer home. Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and remains held without bond on a murder charge.

  • Police were dispatched to the scene on March 4 at 7:49 p.m.
  • Boglin was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:10 p.m. on March 4
  • Carlton was booked into jail on March 5

The players

Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton

A 43-year-old Bessemer woman charged with murder in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.

Darius Montreal Boglin

A 45-year-old man who was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend, Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, in the driveway of their Bessemer home.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Carlton's bail at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for greater awareness and resources to address domestic violence in the community, as well as the importance of speaking up and reporting any suspicious or concerning behavior to the authorities.