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Coral Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Coral Springs Vice Mayor Found Dead, Husband Taken Into Custody
Police say the case is domestic in nature and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:40pm
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A homicide investigation is underway in Coral Springs, Florida after Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead inside her home on Wednesday morning. Police have taken her husband, Stephen Bowen, into custody and say the case is domestic in nature, with no additional suspects being sought.
Why it matters
The killing of a prominent local elected official has sent shockwaves through the Coral Springs community and raises questions about domestic violence and the safety of public figures.
The details
Officers were called to the home on a well-being check and found Metayer Bowen deceased inside. Investigators have classified the case as a domestic-related homicide and have taken Stephen Bowen, Metayer Bowen's husband, into custody. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community.
- On April 1, 2026, at around 10:04 a.m., officers began a well-being investigation at a residence in Coral Springs.
- Metayer Bowen was found deceased inside the home.
The players
Nancy Metayer Bowen
The vice mayor of Coral Springs, Florida who was found dead in her home.
Stephen Bowen
The husband of Nancy Metayer Bowen who has been taken into custody by police.
Coral Springs Police Department
The law enforcement agency investigating the homicide of Nancy Metayer Bowen.
What they’re saying
“There are no additional suspects being sought and no threat to the community.”
— Coral Springs Police Department
What’s next
The Coral Springs Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is continuing its investigation, which will likely involve forensic processing, interviews, evidence review, and any formal charging decisions.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the need for greater awareness and action around domestic violence, even among public figures, and the importance of community safety and trust in local government.
