Alvin Bowen

Death by Force

Alvin Bowen, a 78-year-old retired Southern Bell executive, was tragically murdered on October 6, 1990, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. His wife, Thelma Bowen, who was 75 years old and blind, was also killed in the attack. The perpetrator, Linwood Earl Forte, broke into their home and was discovered by Alvin. In response, Forte stabbed Alvin multiple times before strangling Thelma to death. To cover up the crime, Forte used a flammable liquid to set fire to the house and their car. The blaze caugh ...Read More

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