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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 legal situation, the sentences of her co-conspirators Nick and the Hitman, and her claims of innocence.

Jackie Edison addresses questions from producer Jenna Jackson, stating that she believes her sentence is fair compared to the 35 years received by Nick and the Hitman. She argues that Nick is trying to clear his name by shifting blame onto her.

Despite her claims, the discussion reveals that investigators found no evidence supporting Jackie's assertion that she attempted to stop the murder. The episode raises questions about her level of involvement and accountability.

The conversation highlights the conflicting narratives between Jackie, Nick, and Cory, with Jackie maintaining her innocence while others suggest she was complicit.

TLDR

Jackie Edison discusses her jail release and claims of innocence in a murder plot, while facing accusations of complicity from co-conspirators.

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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

00:00:50

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

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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
On October 17th, 2023, Jackie Edison walked out of jail after serving 4 months.
@ 00m 06s
January 12, 2024
Controversial Sentencing
Jackie discusses the fairness of her sentence compared to others involved in the murder plot.
“I think that it's fair.”
@ 00m 36s
January 12, 2024
Denial and Involvement
Jackie claims she wasn't involved in the murder plot, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
“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
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
Murder Plot Denial00:58
Claims of Innocence01:09