Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen’s family has broken their silence after she was found dead in her home Wednesday, April 1. Her husband, Stephen Bowen, is now in police custody, authorities said.
Nancy was shot dead just three months after her brother died by suicide, People reported.
Nancy Metayer Bowen’s family speaks out
Nancy’s sister confirmed her death in an Instagram post shared on Nancy’s profile.
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“On behalf of our entire family, we are deeply saddened to share the passing of my beloved sister Nancy Metayer-Bowen. She was not only a cherished member of our family, but also a dedicated public servant who committed her life to improving the lives of others,” the post reads.
The post added, “Throughout her years in public office, she led with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering sense of purpose. She believed in bringing people together, listening to those she served, and working tirelessly to create positive change in her community. To us, she was a source of strength, wisdom, and love—someone who always put others before herself.”
The post adds that while others knew Nancy as a “leader and advocate,” her family knew her “as a sister, a daughter, and a friend whose warmth and laughter filled every room.”
{{/usCountry}}The post adds that while others knew Nancy as a “leader and advocate,” her family knew her “as a sister, a daughter, and a friend whose warmth and laughter filled every room.”
{{/usCountry}}“Her legacy will live on not only in the policies she helped shape, but in the countless lives she touched. We are grateful for the outpouring of support and kindness during this difficult time. As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate her remarkable life and the lasting impact she leaves behind,” the statement adds.
“We ask for privacy as our family grieves, and we thank everyone for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers,” it concludes.
Police found the South Florida city leader at around 10 am on Wednesday after they began an investigation into her "well-being," according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Police Chief Brad Mock said that the case was being investigated as a "domestic violence incident." No more details have been provided about the circumstances of Nancy’s death.
Mock also confirmed that no more suspects were being sought. Stephen was booked into the Broward County jail in Fort Lauderdale, officials said, according to Reuters.