Deep Dive
What happened during the Shaughnessy home invasion on March 2, 2018?
Two shooters entered the Shaughnessy home in the early morning hours. Ted Shaughnessy grabbed his gun to investigate, leading to a gunfight. Ted was shot multiple times and killed, while his wife, Corey, shot back but ran out of ammo and hid in a closet. One of their Rottweilers was also shot dead. The intruders fled, and nothing was stolen.
Why did investigators initially suspect Corey Shaughnessy in her husband's murder?
Corey was the only person in the house during the shooting, and she owned firearms. Investigators also noted her immediate actions after the murder, such as inquiring about cleaning the house and cashing in Ted's life insurance policy, which raised red flags.
What evidence led police to suspect Nick Shaughnessy and Jackie Edison in the murder plot?
Police found suspicious text messages between Nick and Jackie discussing payments and plans. Jackie withdrew $1,000 days before the murder, and Nick had accessed his parents' alarm system. Additionally, a witness revealed Nick had discussed inheriting $8 million if his parents were killed.
How did investigators identify the shooters involved in the Shaughnessy murder?
Detectives reviewed security footage from Nick and Jackie's porch, spotting a man wearing a green Anderson T-shirt. They traced him to a window company, where an employee identified him as Cameron Vosbeck. Vosbeck's wife revealed that Johnny Leon had asked her husband to commit murder, leading police to Leon and his accomplice, Arian Smith.
What was the outcome of the legal proceedings for Nick Shaughnessy and Jackie Edison?
Nick Shaughnessy pleaded guilty to murder and received a 35-year sentence with the possibility of parole. Jackie Edison pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit capital murder and was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 10 years probation. The two alleged hitmen also received 35-year sentences.
How did Corey Shaughnessy react to the plea deals given to Nick and Jackie?
Corey was outraged by the disparity in sentences, calling Jackie's 120-day sentence a "slap in the face" and a dismissal of Ted's life. She refused to attend Jackie's plea hearing and recorded a video condemning her as a monster.
What role did Jackie Edison play in the murder plot according to Nick Shaughnessy?
Nick claimed Jackie was a driving force in the plot, saying she had already picked out a car to buy with the inheritance money. He described their relationship as toxic and said he wouldn't have gone through with the plan without her influence.
How did Corey Shaughnessy describe her relationship with her son after the murder?
Corey said she still loves the person she knew as her son before the murder but feels that person is gone forever. She described Nick and Jackie as having destroyed her entire world, taking her husband, memories, and business.
- Home invasion in Austin, Texas
- Husband, Ted Shaughnessy, shot dead
- Nothing stolen from the house
- Initial suspicion of robbery gone wrong
- .40 caliber and .380 caliber casings found at the scene
- Corrie Shaughnessy shot back at the intruders
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