BUENA VISTA, Pa. - Inside the home’s front door lay a bare, blood-soaked mattress and box spring.

The house was infested with fleas, the plumbing was backed up, much of the furniture was broken and the stench of cat urine filled the air.

Matthew Booth, 34, was lying face-up on the mattress when he was shot in the head early July 30. His 13-year-old daughter told investigators she used a 12-gauge shotgun to shoot him in the face, a crime that her attorney said was precipitated by years of sexual abuse.

The Associated Press on Sunday toured the Elizabeth Township home, located about 20 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, and found revolting conditions.

“I’ve been in crack houses that have been nicer,” said Eddie Rose, a private investigator hired by the girl’s attorney, Patrick Nightingale.

Prosecutors initially charged the girl as an adult with criminal homicide. But after visiting the filthy home Friday, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. decried the deplorable conditions and said the girl would be tried as a juvenile.

A judge on Tuesday approved transferring the case to juvenile court. The Associated Press does not identify possible victims of sexual abuse.

The girl was sent Friday to a psychiatric clinic, where officials determined Monday that she should remain for up to 20 days more.

Matthew Booth was cremated in a private ceremony, his brother Josh Booth told the AP after visiting the house Sunday.

“Matthew was his brother and he loved him, but there is no excuse for the living conditions,” said Kim Booth, Josh’s wife. “We can’t defend this.”