Marie Walls, 59, was found dead in the driveway of her Port Haywood home on New Point Comfort Highway on February 10, 2026. First responders arrived at about 11:30 a.m. and authorities say her death was from an apparent gunshot wound. The Virginia State Police are investigating at the request of the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office. Officials have said there is currently no indication a suspect was involved, and early reports close to the investigation raised the possibility the wound was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot.

Walls had recently been serving as Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney, a position she took in January 2024. A lifelong Virginian who grew up in Williamsburg, she previously served as chief deputy commonwealth’s attorney for Gloucester County and worked for many years in the Suffolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. Her career included prosecuting more than 100 jury trials and a noted focus on victim advocacy.

Does anyone in the area have information about Marie Walls, her work, or the circumstances around February 10 that could help the investigation?