Pa. State Police Give Update On Sharon Benyo's Death

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

October, 8, 2021-7:24 AM

(Beaver ,Pa.) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver held a press conference Thursday, October, 7, 2021, at noon in regards to the murder of 46-year-old Sharon Beny0. Benyo’s body was found at 8:15 AM Wednesday, October 6, 2021, about 150 feet off of Route 51 in Chippewa Township by utility workers. Troopers stated that it is not known how long Benyo’s body had been there. Chippewa Township Police secured the scene and called in Pa State Police who took over the investigation. A forensics team processed the crime scene and Troopers are now the lead agency in the investigation.

Benyo had recently been released from a state prison and was trying to get her life in order according to multiple people. Benyo was previously in trouble in Beaver County back in 2019 when she bit a Beaver County Prison Guard at the Beaver County Jail

Beaver County Coroner David J. Gabauer ruled Benyo’s death as a homicide on Wednesday night. Gabauer said that Benyo died from two gunshot wounds to the head.

Chippewa Township Police Chief Eric Hermick said the Pa. State Police are running down leads and using technology, and significant evidence was found at the scene.

State Police are working around the clock and all information, tips, and leads are to be forwarded to PA State Police 724-773-7400. Trooper Pat Thomas is the lead investigator.