GUILTY PA - Rebecca Stahl, 37, Hempfield, 18 February 2012

[Zuffy]

This has hit close to home. It's terrible. And I hope justice is served. And I think we all know who is to blame. That was a no brainer as soon as the reports started coming out.

It upsets me to see some of the comments posted under the news articles about how she should have left, she knew how he was, so this is her fault. Women in this situation tend to be more afraid of what may happen to them or a family member if they try to leave than they are of the beatings. People who post things can be so ignorant. Her family, friends and young students are reading these things. It's horrible.

 

[Pensfan]

She was discarded like trash only a few feet from the road.
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/state-police-search-missing-hempfield-township-wom/nJdC5/

 

[Coldpizza]

She was such a wonderful teacher, her students keep posting about her. Her family loved her and she them. It's just so terribly sad she couldn't find the strength to break away from this abuser.
It seems he tried to commit suicide. I for one am glad he didn't succeed. I believe he killed her and he should suffer for the rest of his life.
Those poor kids, so sad

IMO

 

[Zuffy]

yes, i hope his pain is intolerable. he deserves it

 

[CharlestonGal]

http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/CPReport.aspx?docketNumber=CP-65-CR-0002716-2007

2 08/17/2007
Order - Sentence/Penalty Imposed

Count 1 Incarceration for a period of not less than 9 months nor more than 23 months at WCP, sentence to commence on Sept. 4, 2007; Work release granted; Actor to have no contact with victim; Victim present in court; Victim is in agreement; Restitution to be paid before costs.

1 02/26/2008
Motion to Modify Sentence to Grant Early Parole

2 02/26/2008
Order Denying Motion for Parole
The Defendant's Motion for Early Parole is Denied. This was a negotiated Plea.

1 04/18/2008 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Application for County Parole

2 04/18/2008 Hathaway, Rita D.
Order Granting Motion for Parole Inmate for release from imprisonment under supervision of the Probation and Parole Department of the Criminal Courts of Westmoreland County for the remainder of the maximum sentence is Granted. Warden of the Westmoreland County Prison shall release said inmate on 4/20/2008 and direct inmate to report immediately to the Westmoreland County Adult Probation and Parole Office.

1 06/16/2008
Order of Court Hearing Held and Terms Ordered
The condition of sentence that defendant shall have no contact with the victim is amended to require that the defendant have no abusive contact with victim.

1 01/20/2009 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Motion to Revoke Parole

1 06/29/2009
Order Close Interest
Parole Revoaction- Adult Probation Office interest in case is closed; Parole violation petition is dismissed; Pursuant to Rule 706B

1 07/06/2009 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Release from Parole
Effective: 06/29/2009

 

[CharlestonGal]

Seq. Orig Seq. Grade Statute Statute Description Offense Dt. OTN
1 DUI: Gen Imp/Inc of Driving Safely - 1st Off

1 M 75 § 3802 §§A1* 11/02/2008 L4480022
2 DUI: Highest Rte of Alc (BAC .16+) 1st Off
2 M 75 § 3802 §§C* 11/02/2008 L4480022
3 3 S 75 § 3309 §§1 Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) 11/02/2008 L4480022

Plea Court 04/22/2009 Final Disposition
1 / DUI: Gen Imp/Inc of Driving Safely - 1st Off Guilty Plea - Negotiated M 75§3802§§A1*

2 / DUI: Highest Rte of Alc (BAC .16+) 1st Off Guilty Plea - Negotiated M 75§3802§§C*

3 / Disregard Traffic Lane (Single) Nolle Prossed S 75§3309§§1

3 04/22/2009
Order - Sentence/Penalty Imposed

Count 2--Incarcerate72 hours to 6 months beginning 5/24/09 at 9:00 am by reporting to WCP. Count 1 merges.

Count 3--Nolle Prossed. AHSS, CRN and 12 month license suspension.

1 04/29/2009
Amended Order Filed
It is Ordered that the Order of Court dated 4/22/09 is amended in that the Defendant is to report to WCP on 5/4/09 at 9:00 am for commencement of sentence. All other terms and conditions of the original Order of Court remain in effect.

1 11/03/2009 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Motion to Revoke Parole

1 12/02/2009
Order - Parole Revocation Sentence/Penalty Imposed
Actor found in violation and parole is revoked; All prior conditions are to remain in effect; Serve balance of maximum; Reparole forthwith; Complete Gateway; Pay $25.00 per month; All monies paid to be applied toward restitution.

1 10/14/2010 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Release from Parole
Effective date of release is September 29, 2010

 

[passionflower]

Was that a TV report?

yes I was telling what reporter was saying from that station,WPXI is our local channel

winds so high here it is knocking down power in some areas.
Hope TV stations do not cut out

 

[mrsu]

So I wonder who took him to the hospital if the police seemed to not know where he was??

 

[bbb28]

Any word on why he is in the hospital?

 

[Sarahlou]

Any word on why he is in the hospital?

He tried to kill himself.

 

[CharlestonGal]

Any word on why he is in the hospital?

The only thing I've found is that he has an unspecified ailment and is being admitted.

"Ms. Stahl's husband, David Stahl, was being treated this afternoon in the emergency room of Excela Westmoreland Hospital, said Jennifer Miele, a spokeswoman for Excela Health. His condition was not immediately available, but Ms. Miele said Mr. Stahl was to be admitted."

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12055/1212396-100.stm#ixzz1nLypAlLd

"Shortly after investigators found Stahl’s body, they began searching for her husband, David, who has not been named a suspect at this time. Channel 11 News later learned David Stahl was hospitalized in Greensburg. However, authorities did not say how he was injured or how seriously."

http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/local/state-police-search-missing-hempfield-township-wom/nJdC5/

 

[CharlestonGal]

So I wonder who took him to the hospital if the police seemed to not know where he was??

They really aren't releasing much info about the events of the day involving him. Hopefully they'll release the details after he's charged.

 

[passionflower]

It may be a teaser but on WTAE it said he would be admitted to hospital and charges are being filed on him.

IMO, I wonder if he did try suicide 'attempt' (pills?) or fake heart attack thinking LE couldn't get him inside a hospital?

IMO, that attempt whatever.......is a 'confession'

 

[passionflower]

http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/CPReport.aspx?docketNumber=CP-65-CR-0002716-2007

2 08/17/2007
Order - Sentence/Penalty Imposed

Count 1 Incarceration for a period of not less than 9 months nor more than 23 months at WCP, sentence to commence on Sept. 4, 2007; Work release granted; Actor to have no contact with victim; Victim present in court; Victim is in agreement; Restitution to be paid before costs.

1 02/26/2008
Motion to Modify Sentence to Grant Early Parole

2 02/26/2008
Order Denying Motion for Parole
The Defendant's Motion for Early Parole is Denied. This was a negotiated Plea.

1 04/18/2008 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Application for County Parole

2 04/18/2008 Hathaway, Rita D.
Order Granting Motion for Parole Inmate for release from imprisonment under supervision of the Probation and Parole Department of the Criminal Courts of Westmoreland County for the remainder of the maximum sentence is Granted. Warden of the Westmoreland County Prison shall release said inmate on 4/20/2008 and direct inmate to report immediately to the Westmoreland County Adult Probation and Parole Office.

1 06/16/2008
Order of Court Hearing Held and Terms Ordered
The condition of sentence that defendant shall have no contact with the victim is amended to require that the defendant have no abusive contact with victim.

1 01/20/2009 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Motion to Revoke Parole

1 06/29/2009
Order Close Interest
Parole Revoaction- Adult Probation Office interest in case is closed; Parole violation petition is dismissed; Pursuant to Rule 706B

1 07/06/2009 Westmoreland County Adult Probation Office
Release from Parole
Effective: 06/29/2009

nice and these guys walk among us.........

 

[Zuffy]

wtae has a recent video reporting that he did attempt suicide. Sorry, I would paste the video link, but I'm pretty new to the site and haven't tried to figure that out yet

 

[CharlestonGal]

wtae has a recent video reporting that he did attempt suicide. Sorry, I would paste the video link, but I'm pretty new to the site and haven't tried to figure that out yet

I found the video. Says he attempted suicide; his condition is not serious. The police are waiting to talk to him.

http://www.wtae.com/video/30537795/detail.html

 

[passionflower]

I found the video. Says he attempted suicide; his condition is not serious. The police are waiting to talk to him.

http://www.wtae.com/video/30537795/detail.html

according to this video, Ms. Stahl was strangled.
How sad, I bet she fought for her life with all the evidence brought out of house.
and we found out he drank..........

 

[CharlestonGal]

nice and these guys walk among us.........

It would be nice if they wouldn't date or marry us until they learned how to treat us respectfully. So much for "love and cherish", huh? I'd hate to see what they'd do if they hated us.

 

[CharlestonGal]

according to this video, Ms. Stahl was strangled.
How sad, I bet she fought for her life with all the evidence brought out of house.
and we found out he drank..........

The video also quoted the police as saying, "Justice will come through the victim's husband."

Maybe. Sure, he'll go to prison, but there is no such thing as real justice in these cases. Never will be.

 

[SurfieTX]

according to this video, Ms. Stahl was strangled.
How sad, I bet she fought for her life with all the evidence brought out of house.
and we found out he drank..........

It makes me sick to my stomach. I had a hyster, and yes, it is a very difficult recovery. She was a great stepmom to his kids, and had no kids of her own, and yet a very loved teacher.

Sometimes life is so cruel. I hope that he gets the proverbial book thrown at his you-know-what.