New Jersey Woman Accused of Murdering Republican Activist Husband on Christmas

New Jersey Woman Accused of Murdering Republican Activist Husband on Christmas
Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office
Paul Bois

A woman in New Jersey has been accused of shooting her Republican activist husband on Christmas Day for unknown motives.

Police responded to a report of an injured man on Sunday night and found 57-year-old David Wigglesworth dead at his May’s Landing home from an apparent gunshot wound. His wife, 51-year-old Marylue Wigglesworth, was arrested as a suspect and is now jailed at the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

David Wigglesworth had been active in local politics and unsuccessfully ran as a Republican for the Township Committee in 2019. He also served on the Planning Board and volunteered for the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City.

“The couple share an adult son,” noted Fox News. “Police did not disclose a motive for the slaying.”

“I cannot believe this. Our hearts are completely shattered. We’ve known Dave and Mary for years. Bill knew them since he was a little kid in the old neighborhood. Bill saw and spoke with him a few days ago. We are both sick over this. This just can’t be true. Prayers for everyone … I’m in complete shock. Rest in peace, Wiggy,” one local wrote of the tragedy on Facebook.

The pair’s social media accounts reveal a largely happy, affectionate couple with no external sign of strife.

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