Truman Bodden

Truman Murray Bodden, OBE (born 22 April 1945) is a former Caymanian politician. An attorney at law by profession, he served as Leader of Government Business from April 1995 to November 2000. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly for George Town. When in government he served in the Ministries of Education, Youth, Finance, Civil Aviation, Employment, Tourism, Environment, Investment and Commerce.

He is a founding member and director of Truman Bodden and Company Attorneys-at-Law, Cayman Islands.

The institution, originally established in 1982 as the Cayman Islands Law School, was later renamed in honour of Truman Bodden.

Education and career

Raised in a close-knit family, Bodden began his career helping in his father’s small shop before earning a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of London. In 1969, he became the first Caymanian barrister admitted to the Bar of England and Wales. Returning home, he served as Crown Prosecutor, Coroner, and Assistant to the Attorney General, later founding his own law firm, Truman Bodden & Company, and co-founding Cayman National Bank. According to CMR, witnesses expressed concern about his wellbeing after observing what they described as unusual or erratic behaviour during a visit to the Little Cayman agricultural show around 18 May.

CMR further reported that, several weeks earlier, an incident at a local airport had caused additional concern, with bystanders describing his behaviour as "erratic" and noting that he appeared in attire they regarded as inappropriate while attempting to board a flight from Little Cayman. The outlet also alleged that his family sought a protective court order following reports that he had been distributing money to non-family members and covering large personal expenses for others.

Personal life

Bodden is the father of two children.