Woman found dead in Fayetteville house, man charged and makes first appearance in court

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A man who was arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 57-year-old woman made his first court appearance Monday morning.

Fayetteville police say 57-year-old Sherri Miller was found dead inside a home on Saturday. The investigation started after officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at a home along the 1500 block of Ireland Drive just before 1:30 p.m.

When officers arrived they found Miller with fatal injuries inside the home.

During the investigation, authorities found that the Miller's vehicle was missing from the residence. On Sunday, detectives arrested and charged Christopher Wayne Walker in connection with Miller's death.

Walker is charged with first-degree murder. He is being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation is asked to contact Detective C. Cross at (472) 210-2381 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet, or by downloading the FREE "P3 Tips" app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.