Paula Marie Booth, a 38-year-old woman from Lewisville, NC, tragically lost her life on March 17, 2021. Paula, known to friends and family as Marie, was born on May 27, 1982, in Columbus, OH. She moved to Winston-Salem with her parents shortly after her birth. Marie was a dedicated professional who pursued a career in real estate and later earned a J.D. degree from Elon University School of Law. She was employed as a Contracts Specialist at B/E Aerospace, part of the Collins Aerospace unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. Marie was widely respected by her colleagues for her excellence in work and her quick wit.
The circumstances surrounding Paula Marie Booth's death were deeply tragic. On March 17, 2021, she was found dead in her home on Lewisville Trails Road, having suffered two gunshot wounds to the head. The initial report suggested that she had committed suicide, but further investigation revealed inconsistencies in the story. The Forsyth County District Attorney's Office confirmed that Paula Marie Booth had been shot and killed by her boyfriend, Jason Marshall Duncan, following a domestic dispute. Duncan, 42, of Lewisville, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
The investigation revealed that Paula Marie Booth had asked Duncan to move out of their shared home due to his alleged alcoholism and abusive behavior towards her. The argument escalated, leading to the fatal shooting. Duncan initially claimed that Booth had committed suicide, but the evidence at the scene and the autopsy report contradicted his statement. Duncan later admitted to shooting Booth during an interview with detectives.
Jason Marshall Duncan pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a courtroom on July 9, 2024. He was sentenced to 20 to 25 years in the Department of Adult Corrections. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the importance of addressing abusive behavior in relationships. Paula Marie Booth's death was a profound loss to her family, friends, and colleagues, who remembered her for her strength, dedication, and quick wit.
