WACO, TX – An Oklahoma woman has confessed to the heinous murder of her ex-boyfriend in Texas, admitting her role in a gruesome attack that involved more than 50 stab wounds and involved her sister’s help in disposing of evidence, according to legal authorities.
Leah Breuer, 38, admitted guilt on Monday to the murder charges stemming from the April 2023 killing of David Peeler, 44, at the Village Square Apartments in McLennan County, about 100 miles south of Dallas. The plea agreement suggests 35 years behind bars for her involvement in what prosecutors described as a “brutal” crime.
Her sister, Joann Cometsevah, 34, also faces charges, including murder and evidence tampering, related to Peeler’s death. While Breuer’s case advanced with her plea, details about Cometsevah’s legal proceedings remain undisclosed, although a potential agreement with the district attorney’s office is reportedly in the works.
Investigators allege that the sisters plotted Peeler’s murder and subsequently attempted to conceal their involvement. Breuer reportedly disclosed to authorities that Cometsevah removed the murder weapon from the crime scene and disposed of other incriminating items, a claim brought to light through a conversation Breuer had with a fellow inmate.
The brutal nature of the murder was underscored by police reports, which revealed that Peeler was found on a collapsed air mattress, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Breuer’s attorney described the facts of the case as heart-wrenching, noting the overwhelming impact on Peeler’s family, who provided victim impact statements during the court proceedings.
The family’s grief was palpable in court, with Peeler’s younger sister voicing the unimaginable pain of losing a sibling to such violence. Her poignant remarks reflected their shared sorrow and longing for justice as she questioned the agony Peeler endured during the fatal attack.
The history between Breuer and Peeler was marred by domestic disputes, including an alleged assault involving a car key in October 2022, but no charges were brought forward at that time.
Prosecutors credited the diligent work of the Lacy Lakeview Police Department and their own office’s investigators for securing a guilty plea, thus sparing Peeler’s family from enduring a potentially lengthy trial. They emphasized the importance of closure for the family, achieved through Breuer’s waiver of appeal as part of her plea agreement.
The case remains a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and the relentless pursuit of justice for Peeler and his family. As the legal process continues, the community awaits further developments in Cometsevah’s case.