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North Adams Man Accused Of Killing Wife

A North Adams man has been accused of murdering his wife.

Authorities allege 47-year-old Mark S. Steele-Knudslien killed his wife, 42-year-old Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien. Her body was found inside their Veazie Street home Friday evening.

An autopsy to determine cause of death was scheduled for Sunday.

Steele-Knudslien is set to be arraigned on a murder charge Monday morning in Northern Berkshire District Court. He is currently being held without bail.

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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