Sharon Nicklow, 52, of Burnsville, North Carolina, was found dead in her home in the Bald Mountain community on October 24, 2017. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. Reports describe the incident as domestic violence and say the shots were fired at close range.

Authorities identified her boyfriend, Allen James Buttke Jr., 56, as the shooter. He was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder; several guns were recovered from the home. Court action in the case concluded with a conviction for second-degree murder on October 30, 2019, and a sentence carrying a minimum of 15 years and 10 months and a maximum of 20 years in prison.

Sharon is remembered by her community as a caring daughter, mother, and friend. Did anyone in Bald Mountain know Sharon or have information about her relationships leading up to October 24, 2017?