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Nick Shaughnessy speaks to "48 Hours" about his role in the plot to kill his parents #shorts

January 17, 2024 / 00:50

This episode covers the case of Nick Shaunessy, who hired hitmen to kill his parents, Ted and Corey. It discusses the events leading to the murder, Shaunessy's prison sentence, and the role of his wife, Jackie, in the plot.

In an interview conducted by 48 Hours in the summer of 2023, Shaunessy admits to paying two men to kill his parents. He reflects on his actions and expresses remorse, stating he is truly sorry for what he did.

The episode highlights the tragic outcome of the crime, including the death of Ted and the survival of Corey. It also touches on Jackie Shaunessy's sentencing of 120 days for her involvement.

TLDR

Nick Shaunessy hired hitmen to kill his parents, reflecting on his remorse during a prison interview.

Episode

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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 Hitmen to kill his parents Ted and Corey Ted was killed in the ATT back but Cory survived Shaun's wife Jackie

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was sentenced to 120 days for her role in the murder plot I'm 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

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Episode Highlights

Shaunessy's Sentencing
Shaunessy was sentenced to 35 years for hiring hitmen to kill his parents.
“Sentenced to 35 years in prison for hiring hitmen.”
@ 00m 23s
January 17, 2024
Jackie's Sentence
Shaun's wife Jackie received a lighter sentence of 120 days for her involvement.
“Jackie was sentenced to 120 days for her role.”
@ 00m 33s
January 17, 2024

Episode Quotes

Are you sorry for what you did or sorry you got caught?
Nick Shaughnessy speaks to "48 Hours" about his role in the plot to kill his parents #shorts
I'm almost truly passionately sorry for what I did.
Nick Shaughnessy speaks to "48 Hours" about his role in the plot to kill his parents #shorts

Key Moments

Prison Visit00:19
Murder Plot00:35
Guilty Reflection00:45