Connor Bowman, a 31-year-old former Mayo Clinic medical resident, allegedly updated his dating profile to “widower” before fatally poisoning his pharmacist wife, Betty Bowman, in August 2023. The tragic incident has led to first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder charges against Connor.
As reported by People on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Connor reportedly conducted online searches for “widower” and subsequently updated his dating profile to reflect this status. Betty Bowman tragically passed away on August 20, 2023, after being hospitalized for severe gastrointestinal distress, which authorities allege was caused by Connor using liquid colchicine, a medication used to treat gout, in fatal doses.
The legal status of Connor Bowman remains unclear, as online court records indicate his previous attorney withdrew from the case, and it is unknown if he has current representation.
A search warrant filed on May 7 reveals that investigators spoke with multiple women who matched with Connor on the dating app Bumble after his wife’s death. One woman reported that Connor identified as a “widower” on his profile and even discussed flirting on the app. Phone records indicate that Connor searched for the term “widower” on August 18, 2023, though it is uncertain when he updated his profile.
Authorities have requested data from Bumble regarding Connor’s account activity and profile changes around the time of his wife’s death, as they delve into a web of deception woven by Connor. He allegedly provided conflicting narratives about his wife’s death to different women on Bumble, raising suspicions about his involvement.
Furthermore, Connor’s mention of receiving a substantial life insurance payout and using it to settle his student loans to a woman he matched with on Bumble, just days after his wife’s death, has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation.
As the investigation progresses, Connor is set to return to court on June 11, while the memory of Betty Bowman, described as a “light to many,” lives on through a GoFundMe campaign created in her honor.
