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Texas man says he’s sorry for paying hit men to kill his parents

January 12, 2024 / 03:19

This episode of 48 Hours covers the case of Nick Shaunessey, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for hiring hitmen to kill his parents, Ted and Corey. The episode features interviews with Nick, his wife Jackie, and details about their toxic relationship and the murder plot.

Nick admits to participating in the murder scheme and expresses regret, but questions arise about whether he is truly remorseful or just sorry for being caught. Jackie, who received a 120-day sentence for her involvement, claims she is innocent and that Nick is deflecting blame.

The episode highlights the dynamics between Nick and Jackie, with investigators stating that Jackie had knowledge of the plan and even made financial plans based on the murder. The contrasting sentences between Nick and Jackie raise questions about justice and accountability.

Jackie was released from jail shortly before the episode aired, and her refusal to give interviews adds to the intrigue surrounding the case. The episode examines the motivations behind the crime and the aftermath for both Nick and Jackie.

TLDR

Nick Shaunessey hired hitmen to kill his parents; his wife Jackie was also involved but received a lighter sentence.

Episode

3:19
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did you hire people to go kill your parents yes Jackie and I participated in multiple aspects to never mind
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participated in multiple aspects did you pay these two men to go kill your parents yes in the summer of 2023 48
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Hours visited Nick shaunessy in prison near Houston Texas shaunessy was sentenced to 35 years in prison for
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hiring Hitman to kill his parents Ted and Corey Ted was killed in the attack but Cory survived Shaun's wife Jackie
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was sentenced to 120 days for her role in the murder plot I no that I'm here because of those actions Nick at the end
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of the day are you sorry for what you did or are you sorry that you got caught almost truly passionately sorry for what
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I did and Nick told us he never would have done it if not for Jackie it was a very toxic relationship authorities say
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Jackie helped them make their case against Nick they're both to blame who took more action it's Nick you take
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Nick out of this you don't have the incident you take Jackie out still happens although he stood to inherit his
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parents' money eventually Nick told us he wasn't prepared to wait were you at all thinking what am I doing of course
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it was always in the back of my head like red flags like stop don't go the back of your head why not the front of
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your head I guess the the the validation or approval from Jackie on October 17th
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2023 Jackie Edison walked out of an Austin area jail after serving a 4-month sentence hey Jacqueline we had been
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asking for an interview for months I don't want to do any interviews but our producer Jenna Jackson had some
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questions for her anyway Nick got 35 years the Hitman got the same you got 120 days are you getting away with
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murder no I think that I think that it's fair I think it accurately reflects the level of
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involvement Corey and Nick have both told us is that you were partner in this murder plot yeah I think Nick
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is is saying whatever he has to say to kind of clear his name um and Cory is very much in denial about what really
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happened you weren't in on this plot not innoc didn't get money out to pay the Hitman no
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man is she innocent absolutely not no she knew she knew what he was trying to do she could have stopped this at any
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time I tried to stop him but investigators say there is no evidence Jackie ever tried to stop the murder
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she's no Apprentice in this and according to what Nick told authorities Jackie had been making plans for
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spending the Shauna's money I found out that Jackie had already picked out the car she was going to buy her mother with
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the money that they made off of the murder of you and Ted yes I'm not defending her to by any degree factors
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that play here

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Episode Highlights

  • Nick's Reflection
    Nick expresses his feelings about the murder and his relationship with Jackie.
    “I almost truly passionately sorry for what I did.”
    @ 00m 45s
    January 12, 2024
  • Jackie's Sentencing
    Jackie Edison walked out of jail after serving a 4-month sentence for her role in the murder plot.
    “Hey Jacqueline, we had been asking for an interview for months.”
    @ 01m 37s
    January 12, 2024
  • Involvement in the Plot
    Nick and Corey discuss the level of involvement in the murder plot.
    “I think Nick is saying whatever he has to say to kind of clear his name.”
    @ 02m 17s
    January 12, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I think it's fair, I think it accurately reflects the level of involvement.
    Texas man says he’s sorry for paying hit men to kill his parents
  • She could have stopped this at any time.
    Texas man says he’s sorry for paying hit men to kill his parents
  • Jackie had already picked out the car she was going to buy her mother.
    Texas man says he’s sorry for paying hit men to kill his parents

Key Moments

  • Sentencing00:26
  • Jackie's Release01:37
  • Denial02:24
  • Plans for Money03:00

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