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Jaclyn Edison tells “48 Hours” 120 days in jail was appropriate for her role in Austin murder plot

January 12, 2024 / 01:34

This episode features Jackie Edison discussing her recent release from jail after serving four months for her involvement in a murder plot. Key topics include her sentencing, the roles of others involved, and her claims of innocence.

Jackie Edison addresses the details of her case, stating that she believes her sentence of 120 days is fair compared to the 35 years given to Nick and the hitman. She argues that Nick is trying to clear his name by shifting blame.

During the conversation, Jackie denies being part of the murder plot, claiming she did not facilitate any payments to the hitman. However, the producers question her innocence, suggesting she was aware of the plan.

Investigators have stated that there is no evidence to support Jackie's claims of attempting to stop the murder, raising doubts about her narrative.

TLDR

Jackie Edison discusses her jail time and involvement in a murder plot, claiming innocence despite evidence suggesting otherwise.

Episode

1:34
00:00:06
on October 17th 2023 Jackie Edison walked out of an Austin area jail after serving her 4 months s hey
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jacine we'd been asking for an interview for months I don't want to do any interviews but our producer Jenna
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Jackson had some questions for her anyway Nick got 35 years the Hitman got the same you got 120 days are you
00:00:32
getting away with murder no I think that I think that it's fair I think it accurately
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reflects the level of involvement what Corey and Nick have both told us is that you were partner in this murder plot
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yeah I think Nick is is saying whatever he has to say to kind of clear his name um and Cory is
00:00:58
very much in denial about what really happened you weren't in on this plot and was not in on it didn't get money out to
00:01:06
pay the Hitman no is she innocent absolutely not no she knew she knew what he was trying to do
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she could have stopped this at any time I tried to stop him but investigators say there is no
00:01:23
evidence Jackie ever tried to stop the murder she's no Apprentice in this

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Episode Highlights

  • Jackie Edison Released
    Jackie Edison walks out of jail after serving four months for her involvement in a murder plot.
    “I think that it's fair.”
    @ 00m 06s
    January 12, 2024
  • Denial and Blame
    Jackie claims Nick is lying to clear his name while denying her own involvement.
    “I think Nick is saying whatever he has to say to kind of clear his name.”
    @ 00m 51s
    January 12, 2024
  • Investigators' Findings
    Investigators state there is no evidence Jackie tried to stop the murder.
    “Investigators say there is no evidence Jackie ever tried to stop the murder.”
    @ 01m 20s
    January 12, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I think that it's fair.
    Jaclyn Edison tells “48 Hours” 120 days in jail was appropriate for her role in Austin murder plot
  • No, is she innocent? Absolutely not.
    Jaclyn Edison tells “48 Hours” 120 days in jail was appropriate for her role in Austin murder plot
  • She could have stopped this at any time.
    Jaclyn Edison tells “48 Hours” 120 days in jail was appropriate for her role in Austin murder plot

Key Moments

  • Release from Jail00:06
  • Interview Tension00:17
  • Denial of Involvement00:58
  • Claims of Innocence01:09
  • Murder Plot Discussion01:23