Homicide — Finleyville, PA — reported 2026-07-02

SUMMARY

Maurissa Larae Spencer pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution for destruction of evidence in connection with the fatal shooting of Jaisen Irwin.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Finleyville, PA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-02
  • Suspect: female, age 27
  • Victim(s): 1 (Jaisen Irwin, 29, shot and killed)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Maurissa Larae Spencer pleaded guilty to one felony count of hindering prosecution for destruction of evidence.
  • The charge stemmed from her pushing Jaisen Irwin's dead body out of her car and discarding his cellphone after leaving the scene.
  • Spencer was sentenced to serve just under 1 to 2 years in jail as part of a plea deal negotiated with prosecutors.
  • She will be given credit for time served for the five months she spent in the Washington County jail following her arrest.
  • Jaisen Irwin was shot and killed outside Bob's Tavern in Finleyville on October 10, 2022.