The following press release from the Office of Vance County Sheriff Peter White:
On Sunday, January 7, 2018, the body of Mr. Michael Bowes, age 46 of 650 Gun Club Road, Lot 6, Henderson, NC, was located.
He was found deceased inside of his vehicle at approximately 1 p.m. on a private farm path on Washout Road in the eastern corner of Vance County by a resident that lived nearby.
Mr. Bowes was reported missing on December 21, 2017.
Two individuals have been charged with First Degree Murder in connection with Bowes’ death.
John Jefferson, age 23 of 1507 Parham Street, Henderson, NC, was charged on January 7, 2018 along with Tynetta Mayfield, age 17, of Henderson, NC.
They are both currently in the Vance County Jail without bond.
Their court date is February 26, 2018. Other charges may be pending in this case.