Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Independence Division

Published on July 29, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 29, 2025) – As a result of the continued investigation in the death of Robert Murphy, 65, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) detectives identified William Bordsen, 40, as a suspect in this case.

On Monday, July 28, CMPD officers transported Bordsen to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to be interview by homicide detectives.

At the conclusion of this interview, Bordsen was arrested and transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Bordsen is charged with First Degree Murder.

Mr. Murphy’s next of kin has been notified of his death and this arrest.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Amos is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For Additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250728-1055-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, July 28, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4600 block of Coronado Drive in the Independence Division.

On Monday, July 28, shortly before 11 a.m., officers responded to an assist MEDIC call for service in the 4600 block of Coronado Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive victim. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, and MEDIC also assisted.

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