Matthew Pertie Sentenced to 60 Years for Murder of TCU Student Wes Smith

Sentencing for Wes Smith Murder

• ⚖️ Matthew Pertie pleaded guilty to the murder of TCU student Wes Smith in Fort Worth's West 7th district in September 2023.
• 💔 Pertie was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the crime.

Victim's Family Impact Statements

• 🗣️ Wes Smith's parents delivered emotional impact statements, facing Pertie for the first time.
• ❓ The family expressed grappling with the randomness and violent nature of their son's death.
• 🙏 They encouraged Pertie to seek God's forgiveness and find a way out of darkness.

Details of the Crime

• 🎯 Pertie shot Smith three times, stating he fired the third shot to ensure Smith was dead.
• 💥 Pertie also told police he intended to kill more people that night but ran out of bullets.
• 🤝 Pertie and Smith did not know each other; Smith's parents noted their son would have helped Pertie if they had spoken.

Remembering Wes Smith

• 🌱 Wes Smith was described as a student who loved to mentor young students, work out, and eat.
• 🌟 He was known for being a friend to all.