Black University Senior Accused of Killing 22-Year-Old White Woman

Jackson Sun
August 20, 2015

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Heather Maples was found dead in her own apartment, murdered by another race.

Authorities say a senior at Middle Tennessee State University has been accused of killing a 22-year-old woman who was found dead inside her apartment.

Multiple media report that Brandon Bowling was taken into custody on Saturday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Heather Maples, who was discovered Aug. 7.

Bowling is being held without bond in the Rutherford County Jail.

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Brandon Bowling had been at the university for 4 years.

At the time of her death, police said they believe Maples knew her attacker and her death was not a random act. However, the connection, if any, between the two has yet to be released.

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