Mark Gregory Bodden, a 44-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on February 2, 2014, in Cary, North Carolina. The incident occurred inside the apartment he shared with his mother and brother, Kevin Leroy Bodden, at 2101 Talking Rock Drive, Bexley at Triangle Park Apartments. According to reports, the siblings' mother called 911 at 8:47 a.m. to report the shooting.
She explained that Kevin had gone out earlier that morning to buy some things but returned home without enough money. An argument ensued between the brothers over rent, leading to Kevin shooting Mark three times in the chest and twice in the back with a 9mm handgun. Mark was still breathing when his mother called 911, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Kevin Leroy Bodden, 54 years old, was arrested later that day in Durham, North Carolina. He was charged with first-degree murder and taken into custody. This incident marked the first homicide of the year in Cary. Kevin had been staying with his mother and brother for about five months, having moved to Cary from Columbia. The family was left devastated by the tragedy, and Cary police Capt. Don Hamilton expressed his condolences, urging the community to keep the Bodden family in their thoughts as they navigated this difficult time.
The case garnered significant attention due to the familial nature of the crime and the tragic loss of life. Kevin Bodden's arrest and subsequent legal proceedings were closely followed by the local community and media. The investigation revealed that the argument over rent was the catalyst for the fatal shooting, highlighting the underlying tensions within the household. The legal process aimed to bring justice for Mark Gregory Bodden and provide some closure for the grieving family.
