Police in Clinton, Iowa, identified Leab as the victim in a murder-suicide on Friday. Authorities said Brian Witherspoon, 57, shot Leab, 52, and then himself.
The pair was found during a welfare check at a home on Pershing Boulevard, around 12:30 p.m.
The family said Leab’s body was found in the home along with her ex-fiancé.
“Whether she was lighting up a room with her smile or lending a hand when someone needed it most, Shelly lived with a heart wide open. Shelly had a way of making everyone feel like family. Her warmth, her laugh, and her unwavering love for her people left a lasting impression on every heart she touched. Whether you knew her for a lifetime or just a moment, you felt her kindness,” the bar wrote on
Leab passed away at the age of 52 in her home on Friday, April 18th, according to her obituary.
“Shelly was owner of Sassy Seconds Boutique, she was office manager for Ruhl and Ruhl Real Estate, Gateway Real Estate, and REMAX Real Estate. Following, she was co-owner of Legends with Conner Lee and Poopy’s Local Pub in Savanna, IL. She also was co-owner of Thomas Properties,” her obituary states.
Leab and Lee became co-owner of Poopy’s in August 2024
“Shelly organized a grief support group, which met at Legends once a month. She was a member of River Church of Clinton, Ride for Recovery at Life Connections, Iowa Real Estate Association, and enjoyed planning and organizing events for birthday parties and events for people to get together. She hosted a Podcast for Fentanyl Awareness. Shelly enjoyed shopping, where she helped out her family members and employees, gardening, flowers, going on beach vacations, hosting family holiday gatherings, and especially her special grandson, Holdyn,” the obituary said.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 25th at Pape Funeral Home, at 2308 Pershing Blvd, in Clinton, Iowa.
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