Martin Sheriff: Man wanted for woman’s murder in Palm City arrested in Palm Beach County

Martin County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The Martin County Sheriff’s Warrants Unit, with the assistance of PBSO’s Tactical Unit, and the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force, have captured 61-year old James Stephenson. Stephenson was just taken into custody at a restaurant in Palm Beach County.

Stephenson Is on his way back to Martin County where he is charged with second-degree murder. His bond is 1-millions dollars.

Stephenson is wanted in connection to the death of a woman staying at a home on Honey Terrace in Palm City. The suspect reportedly told acquaintances that he hurt a female at that location while the homeowners were out of the country. Deputies who were investigating this third party information did locate the body of a female inside a home on that large piece of property. Stephenson, who was temporarily residing in a separate structure also located on that piece of property was nowhere to be found. 

If you have any information on this, or you see James Stephenson, please call 911.