Tucson Standard

Charles Clyde Bowden died on August 30, 2014, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 69 years old. Bowden, an American non-fiction author, journalist, and essayist, was best known for his work documenting violence on the Mexico-United States border, particularly in Ciudad Juarez. Despite being based in Las Cruces, Bowden had a strong connection to Tucson, Arizona. His writings shed light on the complexities of life along the border, bringing attention to social issues and struggles faced by those in the region. Bowden's legacy continues to inspire writers and journalists to explore borderland issues with honesty and empathy, leaving behind a body of work that resonates with readers around the world.