Mary Maggie Littrell, 66, of Waynesville, North Carolina, was shot and died on January 29, 2017. A 911 call from the Littrell home on Hawk Mountain Road near Crabtree brought deputies to the scene; Mary Littrell was taken to Mission Hospital in Asheville where she was pronounced dead after EMS efforts.

Deputies detained her husband, 72-year-old Wayne Littrell, at the home. He was arrested and charged with his wife’s murder and was held on $1.5 million bond, with a first court appearance scheduled for February 15, 2017. Authorities have not disclosed a motive, and the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation was ongoing while evidence was processed with the district attorney’s office.

The family has asked for privacy. If anyone knew Mary or has information about the incident on Hawk Mountain Road the night of January 29, 2017, please come forward.