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Suspect Arrested, Details Released In Cantonment Double Murder
December 14, 2015
Two people were shot and killed inside a Cantonment home Sunday night, and a suspect is now jailed for the double murder.
Chad Mark Fontenot, age 45 of Cantonment, was charged with two counts for first degree premeditated murder.
After receiving a 911 call about 8:15 p.m. reporting the shooting, deputies arrived at the home in the 900 block of Jacks Branch Road to find Fontenot standing the garage where he was taken into custody without incident.
Inside the home, deputies discovered the bodies of Wendell Dwayne Nichols, age 50 of Cantonment, on the living room couch and Kim M. Boswell, age 46 of Cantonment, in a bedroom. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fontenot was transported to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to be interviewed after telling he deputies that he knew what he did and was willing to cooperate, according to an arrest report. He requested a lawyer once at the Sheriff’s Office, ending the interview.
Nichols’ girlfriend told deputies that she had been dating him for about two weeks and he was living with Boswell while he recuperating from a recent injury. The witness said Boswell and Fontenot were in a relationship, but they were constantly arguing and that Fontenot was very controlling and aggressive with Boswell. Nichols’ girlfriend said she received a text from him about 4 p.m. saying that he was sick of hearing Boswell and Fontenot argue and that he wished he had never moved in.
Nichols’ girlfriend called him at 8 p.m. and spoke for him for just under eight minutes. She told investigators that she heard a loud bang, a woman screaming and then the phone disconnected. She attempted to call Nichols and Boswell several times without success.
When investigators searched the home, they found a revolver sitting on top of freezer in the garage. The revolver contained four spent casings and five unspent casings, according to an arrest report.
Fontenot remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
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28 Responses to “Suspect Arrested, Details Released In Cantonment Double Murder”
I would love to return the favor for my sister!
Kim was my sister and I lost a brother in Pensacola to, I don’t know the guy that took her out of my life but I wish they would let him out so I co
Wendell was the most amazing man I have ever known. He was fun loving and kind. Hr healed my heart and soul with his love. Kim was a great person with a kind heart and fun to be around. I love them both and will miss them.
That man needs the death penalty for what he did as for Kim Boswell u was a good lady I know Kim Boswell she was sweet as she can be she has two kids Ashley Marie Boswell and Kenny Wayne Boswell I’m so sorry for ur lost I know how it feels to lose someone I will always be here for u guys may god be with u and ur brother and for Wendell I did not know him but may god be with his family as well rip Kim Boswell u will be dearly missed
Dan, Nobody knows from observation. They either believe Christ or they don’t. If they believe him, they believe what he said about the matter. This is consistent with what Chris in Molino said. You don’t have believe Chris or Christ. In fact that is what Christ said, that most would reject him. DHG for truth
Ladies, if you are in this type of controlling relationship, get out while you can. You never know what may happen. I am sorry for the families involved.
Chris in molino have you been to heaven then how can you say who is there and who is not its up to Jesus it’s not up to Chris in molino. Or any of the rest of these people. Rest in peace and I hope God brings understanding and closer to the families and friends
R.I.P Wendell u will be missed dearly.gone but never forgot he was an amazin person…fly high
Prayers go out to his family an friends.
I understand what Carolyn is saying as well as the responding family and friends. However, she wasn’t judging anyone. Just stating a fact. Cold hard fact or heartwarming truth, it is what it is. Hopefully they are in heaven. Some of the best people you’d ever know are not. Only God and those closest to the victims know.
Hope the families can find some peace and solace in the Lord.
Jealousy is a stupid prideful emotion to indulge in. Hopefully the taxpayers won’t have to pay for the damage this guy caused. Needles are cheaper.
I am in shock about what has happened. We do not know why or how. We do not know the things that happened prior to this. I know that my friend made a horrible decision. I do know that two people that I know are dead and families are hurting. I do know that my friends family and friends are in shock and hurting. I will ask you all to please refrain from saying anything about any of them at this time. Pray for the families of the passed and the families of the living. It’s hard on all.
Wolf.
Wendell is my nephew. His mom and I are sisters. His mom passes away in january of 06. Your son had come home sis, may you both fly high with the Angels. This is just so shocking to all of us. I refuse to get offended by the hurtful comments some people have made. Instead I will pray for them also. God will teach them in the long run that it is wrong to be disrespectful to grieving family and friends. May God bless even the negative people. But most of all I ask that he bring comfort and peace not only to my family, but to Kim’s family as well as the family of the suspect. May God forgive him. Thanks to all who left nice comments and to all who are praying for us during this most difficult time. Thank you all & God bless you all
RIP Wendell!!!! Our Hearts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends involved. You will be missed and Never Forgotten!!!!
Yes, please pray for those left without our loved one.. God help you man… Angie
It’s a crying shame that some people have to be so rude and judgemental in a time of grief ! When you don’t even know a person !! Only God Can Judge a person !! So before you start judging others clean around your own back porch first! ! RIP Wendell you will be missed cousin! ! I didn’t know Kim but may she RIP also !!
well said, I thought the same thing.
The man murdered was my family. Our family is in shock and I cannot express the grief we are feeling. I just want to say that the comment made by the lady about access to heaven is God’s business. That was a cold and a hurtful comment. We know that the only way to heaven is through Jesus, but only Jesus knew his heart, and Kim’s heart. Please respect the family’s feelings and the grief that we are experiencing at this time and refrain from comments that add salt to open wounds. As for the man that did this, we will haft to forgive him because God forgave us. We forgive him not for his sake but for our own. I also pray for this man’s soul. I also am praying for the peace that only God can give will cover Kim’s family as well as our own.
Carolyn Bramlett did you know them? ?? Who said anything about them going to Heaven for you to respond with that ! We don’t judge only God does! The 2 of them were very good people and would do anything for anybody! Yes they are flying g high with all the other Angels and may they RIP
People don’t get automatic entrance to heaven no matter how they die.
so sad i knew and worked with Wendell he was a great guy this is a sad situation
Some say, he knew what he was doing, while waiting for deputies to arrive he called a close friend and ex girlfriend to let them know he would be going to jail for a very long time. What a selfish human being. so many friends and family are hurting, including this man’s family.
Give this THUG life in prison!
This individual has mapped out the rest of his life while ending the lives of two human beings with a violent end. I would ask, what was he thinking? Of course, he wasn’t, the heartbreak and misery caused by his act is so very, very tragic for so many…including his family.
OMG, I just spoke with Kim the other day. My heart is very heavy. She and Mike were special friends to us and I will truly miss the both of them. Heaven has gained a beautiful ANGEL. Love you Kim. You will never be forgotten.
God help us!
Pray for the victims families.It’s sad for two people to have lost their lives .This has become so frequent here lately .It just shows that it seems to be that you cannot even be safe in your own home anymore.You just don’t know who is coming through your door.That’s exactly why I’m arming my household for protection of my family.It’s just way to dangerous not to anymore.
I passed by there a bit ago. LEO’s on both sides of the road. When I saw the crime scene unit, I said oh boy. Too close to home.
Praying for those family members and friends involved!
Please pray for the familys what happened tonight I cant understand …Two wonderful people lost their Life..They were full of joy and happiness and made everyone smile…God be with their familys..Im in shock and sorrow…!!!