On the evening of October 24, 2023, 75-year-old Judy Presson Baldwin was shot and killed during a violent home invasion in Wakefield, Virginia. Two unidentified men forced entry through the garage and shot both Judy and her husband, Danny Baldwin; Danny survived, but Judy died at the scene.

Judy was an active member of local clubs and her church, and her death left the community stunned. The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, and the FBI are involved in the investigation. Authorities have identified persons of interest and released surveillance images of two individuals they want to speak with. A reward of $50,000 has been offered for information leading to a conviction.

The motive for the invasion and shooting remains unclear and the case is unsolved. If anyone in Wakefield or the surrounding area has information about the two people shown in surveillance images or any detail about that night, please come forward to help bring answers to Judy’s family.