Theresa Smith, a 26-year-old woman from Penn Hills, PA, tragically lost her life on September 5, 2014. She was fatally shot by her boyfriend's father, William Lieberth Sr., 58, outside Allegheny Auto Body on Verona Road. Theresa was a mother of two young boys, ages 5 and 8, and was three months pregnant at the time of her death.
The incident occurred in the afternoon when Theresa was found with a gunshot wound to the head. She was rushed to Forbes Regional Hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival. William Lieberth Sr., who was suspected of shooting Theresa, walked behind the shop and shot himself, resulting in his death two days later at the hospital.
Police investigations revealed that there had been some sort of disagreement between Theresa and William Lieberth Sr., although the exact nature of the dispute was not immediately clear. Theresa's family, including her boyfriend and her mother, expressed disbelief and sorrow over the tragic event, emphasizing that Theresa was not one to argue and was a loving mother.
The case remains under investigation by Penn Hills police, and William Lieberth Sr. was expected to face charges of homicide if he had survived. However, with his death, the legal proceedings were complicated, leaving Theresa's family to seek closure and justice through other means.
Theresa Smith's death left a profound impact on her family and community, who remember her as a kind, loving person who always put her children first. Her funeral was held on September 11, 2014, attended by many who knew and loved her.
