The husband suspected of allegedly murdering his wife is facing several charges from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, all related to the events of early yesterday morning.
Ralph Bowling, III was charged Monday with open murder, a felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison, in the alleged shooting death of his wife, Cheyenne Bowling, according to a news release from the prosecutor’s office.
Bowling also faces other charges: attempted murder, a felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison; first degree home invasion, a felony with a maximum penalty 20 years in prison; and second degree arson, also a felony with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, the release said.
The charges stem from events that unfolded in the early morning hours of June 11. Bowling allegedly entered the home of his wife’s mother and stepfather on Bird Road and shot Nathan Farrell, injuring him.
It is believed that Ralph Bowling then chased Cheyenne Bowling from the home and shot her in the driveway. Bowling fled the scene and returned to his residence on Coats Grove Road where he is alleged to have set it on fire, the release continued.
Bowling was arraigned today on the charges and his bond was set at $1,000,000 cash or surety. He was also ordered to have no contact with his two minor children or Nathan Farrell. His probable cause hearing is set for June 21, at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County District Court.
