Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Matayer Bowen and her husband, Stephen Bowen, were engaged in a legal conflict with their homeowners association several months prior to her tragic death. Court documents reveal that in November 2025, the couple was sued by their homeowners association over unpaid fees amounting to $3,710.25. The association sought permission to foreclose on their home to recover these dues.
The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed in January 2026, shortly before Nancy Bowen was found deceased in their Florida residence. According to authorities, Stephen Bowen has been arrested in connection with her death. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office reported that Stephen was taken into custody on charges of first-degree murder and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
The investigation details indicate that the police were alerted following a call from Stephen Bowen’s uncle. The uncle informed law enforcement that Stephen had confessed to the murder. Nancy Bowen’s death has garnered significant attention given her political role in Coral Springs.
Stephen Bowen remains in custody as the investigation continues. The precise circumstances surrounding the legal dispute with the homeowners association and any connection to the subsequent events leading to Nancy Bowen’s death have not been disclosed.
Nancy Bowen was an active figure in local government, serving as vice mayor of Coral Springs, Florida. The case remains under active investigation by local authorities in Broward County.
