Preston "Bodie" Broadus is a fictional character on the HBO drama series The Wire, played by actor J. D. Williams.

Bodie is a relatively goodhearted character who sticks to his principles, but at times he can be violent, such as when he takes part in the murder of friend and fellow dealer Wallace on orders from Stringer Bell.

When The Pit's stash was robbed, he made a positive impression on Stringer Bell by noticing the name of the stick-up artist, Omar Little, and describing the van.

Bodie often displayed a quick, violent temper; he instigated the severe beating of drug addict Johnny Weeks after he buys heroin from them with fake money.

In a later conversation in which D'Angelo tries to emphasize decent treatment of the customers, Bodie is unsympathetic; this is perhaps because of his mother's addiction-fueled negligence while she was still alive.

Later, Bodie was tasked by Stringer Bell to murder his erstwhile friend Wallace after Avon Barksdale decided to eliminate anyone who might talk to the police.

After the arrest of his one-time mentor and crew chief D'Angelo, Bodie's leadership skills shone and he stepped into the position by gathering The Pit's members to physically force away a rival drug gang.

Stringer began entrusting Bodie with more difficult tasks, such as picking up the main supply in Philadelphia, and assigned him one of the prized Franklin Terrace Towers to run.

They faced problems with poor quality product because the Barksdales' favored New York City suppliers severed ties following Avon's arrest.

After failing to adequately dispose of the guns, Bodie was picked up and interrogated by detectives Ed Norris and Ray Cole in connection with the crime.

When the police made their inevitable move to shut down the free zones, Detectives McNulty and Greggs tried to arrest Bodie for possession.

Bodie's experience and intelligence allowed him to build up a solid business in his out-of-the-way corner, even with a lack of muscle and experienced support, as he was able to hire only younger dealers and inexperienced students like Namond.

He continued to have dealings with Carver and McNulty, since his operation was within the Western District, and was considered a source of information for the two; this was shown most when they immediately came to him in confidence after Lex's disappearance.

In retribution, Stanfield enforcers Chris and Snoop executed Lex, in an ambush he was lured into by his co-worker Little Kevin, with the unwitting assistance of Randy Wagstaff.

Poot tried to reason with his longtime friend but Bodie refused to retreat, either through pride in standing his ground or out of fear about dying unnoticed and rotting in a vacant house.

McNulty was stricken with guilt and Bodie's death was what ultimately convinced him to return to the Major Crimes Unit, as he wished to catch Marlo and end his violent ways.