A Minnesota doctor who is also a toxicology expert has been charged with murder after his wife was poisoned and died. A Mayo Clinic resident could face life in prison if convicted of murdering his wife.
Dr. Connor Fitzgerald Bowman, 30, was charged last week with first-degree murder and separate charges of second-degree murder, according to reports. Olmsted County Attorney's Office In Minnesota.
“The grand jury found probable cause that Mr. Bowman was intentionally and premeditated responsible for her death,” Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem said in a statement.
Bowman was initially charged with second-degree murder.
Bowman was arrested on October 20, 2023, in connection with the fatal poisoning of his wife, Dr. Betty Bowman, a 32-year-old pharmacist who also worked at the Mayo Clinic.
of complaint Betty Bowman was hospitalized on Aug. 16, 2023, after her condition “rapidly deteriorated due to severe gastroenteritis and dehydration,” according to Betty Bowman. She reportedly began experiencing her symptoms after drinking with her husband at her home, and she initially believed her symptoms were due to food. Addiction.
“The victim had heart problems, fluid built up in her lungs, and eventually suffered organ failure,” court documents state. state. “The victim was found to have necrotic tissue in his colon and was required to undergo surgery to remove part of his colon.”
Betty passed away on August 20th at St. Mary's Hospital.
Ann Online obituary Betty said she died from a “sudden onset of autoimmune disease and infection.”
Investigators determined that Betty died from “the toxic effects of the drug colchicine.” mainly Used to prevent gout. The criminal complaint says there is no record that Betty suffered from gout or was prescribed colchicine.
Court documents say Bowman conducted potentially damning internet searches, including online research for colchicine.
CBS News “Six days before Betty's hospitalization, the complaint states that Betty's weight was converted to kilograms and multiplied by 0.8. This conversion gives 0.8 mg/kg as the lethal dose rate for colchicine.'' .
Bowman's browsing history on Aug. 5, 2023, included a search for “Internet browsing history: Can it be used in court?” and “Police will track the delivery of the package.”
The Mayo Clinic resident also allegedly arranged for Betty to be “immediately cremated.” But the Southeastern Minnesota Medical Examiner's Office added Kibosh to the request for cremation “after learning of possible suspicious circumstances,” according to the complaint.
According to the criminal complaint, Bowman allegedly tried to cancel his wife's autopsy and asked investigators if the toxicology analysis would be “more thorough” than the one done at the hospital.
According to the complaint, Bowman used his hospital credentials to view his late wife's electronic health records.
of complaint The woman contacted the coroner's office and told authorities that the Bowmans were “having marital problems and were discussing divorce after infidelity,” the statement said.
Another woman claimed Mr. Bowman told her he would receive a $500,000 life insurance policy after his wife's sudden death, the complaint says.
Bowman attended pharmacy school, worked in poison control in Kansas, and attended medical school.
a gofundme A page raising funds for legal costs and other claims faced by the mother of the deceased woman described Betty as “a light to so many people and words cannot express how much she will be missed.” No,” he praised.
Bowman remains in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center in lieu of $2 million conditional bail or $5 million unconditional release bail.
Mr. Bowman is scheduled to be arraigned on January 16th.
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