Mathews County Prosecutor Marie Walls Found Dead of Gunshot Wound as State Police Investigate
State police are leading the inquiry at the sheriff’s request with no suspect identified.
Overview
- Virginia State Police confirmed an active death investigation in Mathews County requested by the Mathews County Sheriff's Office.
- Authorities said T. Marie Walls was found deceased in her home with a gunshot wound.
- Police reported no suspect involved at this time and described the case as open and active.
- First responders were dispatched to the 4500 block of New Point Comfort Highway around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
- Earlier reporting from Crime Insider suggested the wound may have been accidental and self-inflicted, a detail not confirmed by officials.