The New Jersey woman charged with murdering her husband on Christmas Day told authorities the couple was fighting when the fatal shooting occurred, authorities said.
Marylue Wigglesworth, 51, was arrested and charged with gunning down her husband David Wigglesworth, 57, at their May’s Landing home on Christmas night. As of Wednesday, she remains in custody at the Atlantic County Justice Facility.
According to an affidavit obtained by The Press of Atlantic City, Wigglesworth called 911 around 10:19 p.m. Sunday, and told the dispatcher she had been in a fight.
When police arrived at the couple’s Somers Point Road home, they found David Wigglesworth suffering from a gunshot wound in the bedroom. A handgun was nearby.
Marylue Wigglesworth then allegedly confessed to shooting her husband.
An autopsy completed Tuesday determined David Wigglesworth’s manner of death to be a homicide, the outlet reported.
David Wigglesworth– known as “Wiggy” to friends and family– was an active member local politics. In addition to a previous term as the president of the Hamilton Township Planning Board, he also ran an unsuccessful bid for Township Committee.
“Our hearts are heavy with the loss of David Wigglesworth,” the Township of Hamilton Republicans wrote on Facebook Tuesday. “He was a dedicated member of the party and worked tirelessly to support many Republican campaigns over the years, including his own.”
Marylue Wigglesworth is due back in court Wednesday. It is not clear if she has legal representation.
