Minnesota Doctor Charged with Murder for Allegedly Poisoning Wife, Attempted to Cancel Autopsy

Evidence Unveiled in Investigations, Revealing Possible Motives Including Marital Problems and Pursuit of a Large Life Insurance Payout

Connor Bowman, a Minnesota doctor specializing in poisons, has been charged with the second-degree murder of his wife, Betty Bowman, who died from poisoning in August.
Betty Bowman was admitted to a hospital due to severe gastrointestinal distress and dehydration. Her condition rapidly worsened, leading to cardiac issues, fluid in her lungs, and eventual organ failure.
An investigation revealed that Connor Bowman had researched the drug colchicine online, a drug that was later found in lethal amounts in his wife's body, and tried to cancel her autopsy.
Betty's death was initially claimed to be due to a rare illness by Connor, however, the medical examiner deemed her death suspicious and halted the cremation order, leading to a police investigation.
Friends noted to investigators that the couple had been experiencing marital troubles due to infidelity, and divorce was possible. It was also revealed that Connor had mentioned gaining a $500,000 life insurance payout after his wife's death.