The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Marylue Wigglesworth, 51, is accused of murdering David Wigglesworth, 57, at their Mays Landing home on Sunday night.
Officers arrived at the family’s Somers Point Road home around 10:19 p.m. and discovered David Wigglesworth with an apparent gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene.
Marylue Wigglesworth was arrested on suspicion of murder and was still being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility on Monday.
The Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to a residence on the 5200 block of Mays Landing Somers Point Rd. for an injured male on December 25, 2022, at approximately 10:19 p.m. Officers arrived to find the man, later identified as David B. Wigglesworth, with a gunshot wound.
Mr. Wigglesworth was declared dead at the scene. Marylue Wigglesworth was arrested for murder as a result of the investigation. Mrs. Wigglesworth was arrested and booked into the Atlantic County Justice Facility.
David Wigglesworth, known as “Wiggy” to friends and family, was involved in local politics prior to his death. He ran unsuccessfully for township committee as a Republican in 2019, according to New Jersey 101.5.
He also served on the planning committee and volunteered at the Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club.
Friends and family who know the couple are shocked by the news.
“I can’t believe it,” a mutual friend said on Facebook. “Our hearts have been shattered. We’ve known Dave and Mary for a long time. Bill had known them since he was a child in the old neighborhood. Bill ran into him a few days ago and spoke with him. We’re both sick about it. This cannot be true. Everyone’s prayers… I’m completely taken aback. Wiggy, rest in peace.”
