Jamaican Man Charged with Murdering Wife in Coral Springs Home

Authorities say Stephen Bowen shot his wife Nancy Metayer Bowen multiple times before turning himself in to his uncle.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shotgun shell casing against a pitch-black background, reflecting bright light from a harsh camera flash and creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A single piece of physical evidence from a tragic domestic violence case exposes the harsh realities of intimate partner homicide.Coral Springs Today

A 45-year-old Jamaican man has been charged with premeditated murder and tampering with evidence after allegedly shooting his wife Nancy Metayer Bowen multiple times inside their Coral Springs, Florida home. Police discovered Nancy's body wrapped in blankets in the couple's bedroom after she failed to attend a scheduled meeting. Authorities say Stephen Bowen later confessed to the killing to his uncle, stating he 'couldn't take it anymore', before turning himself in to police.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents resulting in homicide are tragically common, with women disproportionately impacted as victims. This case highlights the need for greater awareness, resources, and support systems to help prevent such tragedies from occurring.

The details

According to the Miami Herald, police were conducting a welfare check on Wednesday morning after Nancy Metayer Bowen failed to attend a scheduled 9 a.m. commission meeting. They discovered her body wrapped in blankets in the couple's second-floor bedroom, having been shot multiple times. Investigators allege that her husband, Stephen Bowen, carried out the fatal shooting the previous night using a shotgun, and then went downstairs to sleep. Bowen later visited his uncle's home that morning, where he allegedly confessed to the killing, stating he 'couldn't take it anymore' when questioned about his motive.

  • On Wednesday morning, police discovered Nancy Metayer Bowen's body in the couple's Coral Springs home.
  • Later that morning, Stephen Bowen allegedly confessed to his uncle that he had killed his wife.

The players

Nancy Metayer Bowen

The 42-year-old wife of Stephen Bowen who was fatally shot inside the couple's Coral Springs home.

Stephen Bowen

A 45-year-old Jamaican man who has been charged with premeditated murder and tampering with evidence for allegedly shooting his wife Nancy multiple times.

Coral Springs Police Department

The law enforcement agency that discovered Nancy Metayer Bowen's body and arrested Stephen Bowen.

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What they’re saying

“He 'couldn't take it anymore'”

— Stephen Bowen

What’s next

Bowen will remain in custody at the Broward County Main Jail without bond following his initial court appearance on Thursday. Prosecutors are expected to formally file charges in the coming days.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for greater awareness, resources, and support systems to help prevent domestic violence and protect vulnerable victims. Community leaders and law enforcement must work together to address the root causes of such violence and ensure no one feels driven to such desperate measures.