On October 4, 2020, authorities in Selma, North Carolina, discovered the bodies of 71-year-old Brenda McFatter Boggs and her husband, 72-year-old Stephen Michael Boggs Sr., in their home at 960 Olivia Way. Both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds, and their family dog was also found deceased. The couple appeared to have been dead for several weeks.
Neighbors reported that they had not seen the couple for approximately two months and had unsuccessfully attempted to contact them.
They also noted that the couple's son, 53-year-old Stephen Michael Boggs Jr., had been living with his parents and was frequently seen coming and going from the residence. However, he had not been observed in the neighborhood for several days prior to the discovery of the bodies.
Investigators found recent activity on the couple's financial accounts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This led them to locate Stephen Boggs Jr. at a hotel in Myrtle Beach, where he was arrested. He was initially charged with the concealment of his parents' deaths and was held at the Horry County Detention Center. Upon his return to Johnston County, North Carolina, he faced additional charges, including two counts of murder.
Further investigation revealed that Stephen Boggs Jr. had used his mother's credit card for purchases in the weeks following his parents' deaths. Surveillance footage from a local Harris Teeter store showed him making transactions with the card. During an interview with law enforcement, he allegedly admitted to shooting his parents and disclosed the location of the weapon used in the crime. A subsequent search of his vehicle uncovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and other items.
As of the latest available information, Stephen Michael Boggs Jr. remains in custody, facing charges related to the deaths of his parents, 71-year-old Brenda McFatter Boggs and 72-year-old Stephen Michael Boggs Sr. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
