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Salem Man Arrested in Connection With Florence Boatwright Homicide

Darius Pittman pled not guilty to the murder charge against him on Friday.

Murder suspect Darius Pittman
Darius Pittman
Photo: Marion County Sheriff

(SALEM) - A 23-year old Salem man has been charged with murder and burglary in connection with the death of Salem resident Florence Boatwright.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office say they have charged Darius Pittman with the homicide that occurred at 403 45th Ave SE in Salem Tuesday, November 28th. It was reported at about 3:30 AM.

An arraignment on those charges is set for 8:30 AM tomorrow, Friday, February 23rd.

Pittman has been lodged in the Marion County Jail on other charges unrelated to this case since January 4th.

77-year old Florence Boatwright and her husband Joe had reported a burglary in their home Oct. 11th.

The Boatwrights have two daughters and a son. Friends say the entire family had just gotten together in Salem for a biennial "Christmas for Thanksgiving" celebration.

Florence Boatwright grew up in Salem and lived there most of her life. She was a long-time member of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on State Street.

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Anonymous December 22, 2008 12:29 pm (Pacific time)

DRUGS OR NO DRUGS YOU SHOULD NEVER MURDER SOMEONE!!! Was is worthe it to take someone's life???? THAT WAS MY GREAT AUNT HE MURDERED! How would you feel if someone took you family member's life? Beating and elderly woman is just aweful!!


Arizona State July 8, 2008 10:51 pm (Pacific time)

Time to face the consequence. Wether on drugs or not, you know the difference between right and wrong. I don't know what to think about Darius anymore. He didn't care about no one but himself, so why care about him. All I feel is pity that he's at a dead end. I'd rather be dead than be in prison.


Arizona State July 8, 2008 10:48 pm (Pacific time)

Time to face the consequence. Wether on drugs or not, you know the difference between right and wrong. I don't know what to think about Darius anymore.


HI TIES April 15, 2008 9:26 pm (Pacific time)

This is a very unfortunate situation. One family lost a loved one to murder and another family lost a loved one to drugs. I knew Darius when he lived in Hawaii for awhile...back then he was a good, sweet and motivated young man trying to succeed in life. Unfortunately he decided to move and it seems things were not too successful for him thereafter.


A PERSON April 11, 2008 11:42 am (Pacific time)

He killed my Aunt he diserves to die a painful death!


ANONYMOUS September 21, 2007 10:18 am (Pacific time)

I HOPE HE GETS THE DEATH PENALTY...AND REMEMBER TO DROP THE SOAP!


anonymous August 24, 2007 12:34 pm (Pacific time)

I know him too. I love him with all my heart. He's my best friend. The real killer is METH.


Addict in Recovery August 8, 2007 5:37 pm (Pacific time)

I know him too. Sweetest guy in the world. I know first hand, drugs, especially METH, is the cause. This could be you, stay up for 1 week on meth and see if you can think straight. I love this guy and perhaps he just made a very bad decision. I know he is sorry.


anonymous April 10, 2007 3:55 pm (Pacific time)

I know this guy personally...we went to high school together and also dated for awhile, it saddens me that he did this. Meth makes people do crazy things!

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