Westbrook Man Faces Charges for the Murder of His Roommate

A Westbrook man is facing a murder charge after calling 911 and telling police his roommate was unresponsive.

The Victim and Accused Lived Together in a Westbrook Home

James Fowler, 47 of Westbrook is charged with depraved indifference murder for the death of Robert Seger, 59, also of Westbrook.

Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says the two men lived together at 34 Lamb Street. Just after 11:30 Thursday night, November 21, 2024, Westbrook Police received a 911 call for a medical emergency at that address. When officers arrived, they found Mr. Seger unresponsive in a bedroom. First responders tried to render aid and transported Mr. Seger to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where he later died of his injuries. Police questioned Fowler, who said the two had argued. He said he then left for a while before returning.

Maine's Chief Medical Examiner Determined Seger's Death Was a Homicide

Mr. Seger's body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was conducted. Officials determined that he had suffered multiple blunt force injuries and ruled his death a homicide.

Police Took the Murder Suspect Into Custody at the Home the Two Men Shared

An arrest warrant was issued for Fowler, who was taken into custody just after 7:30 Tuesday night, December 3rd at his home on Lamb Street. He was charged with depraved indifference murder and transported to the Cumberland County Jail.