Belva Smeltzer, 67, of Limestone, North Carolina, was found fatally shot inside a home on White Oak Gap Road on January 12, 2021. Authorities responded to a 911 call and determined the death was a shooting.

Police arrested 76-year-old Ronald Lonnie Haynes Sr., who lived with Smeltzer at the time. He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death.

Details released about the investigation indicate prosecutors allege the killing was premeditated.

Did anyone in the Limestone area know Belva or have information about the household on White Oak Gap Road?