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Mary Bowers

Death by Force
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Mary Bowers, aged 83, passed away on August 25, 2013, in Orange City, Florida. Her death was a tragic result of a murder-suicide incident. Mary, who had been suffering from a stroke and Alzheimer's disease, had recently moved to an assisted living facility. On the day of her death, she was shot by her husband, Gary Bowers, who then turned the gun on himself. This heartbreaking event highlights the severe emotional and psychological toll that caregiving can have on individuals, especially when co ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Mary Bowers

    Female

    Orange-city

    FL

    2013-08-25

    83

    Mary

    Bowers

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else find the notes and letters left behind by Gary Bowers especially haunting? It seems ... ...Read More
    10/17/2023
    I came across the Mary Bowers case recently, and it really got me thinking about the struggles careg... ...Read More
    09/26/2023
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