After waking up to gunfire, Corey shoots an intruder but finds her husband dead. Motives like insurance, money, and infidelity are explored. The aftermath, investigation, and suspicions lead to surprising twists. The podcast covers the journey to parenthood, missing firearm, and the truth being uncovered. Bonds with family and a potential suspect are investigated. Arrests are made, guilty pleas are entered, and the aftermath of the trial is discussed, along with remorse, longing, and closure.
The investigation into the murder of Corey Shaughnessy's husband takes a twist when their son and his wife become prime suspects due to financial tensions.
Nick and Jackie planned to kill both of Nick's parents for financial gain, showcasing the depth of their greed and desperation.
Despite initial suspicions, Nick's best friend Spencer was cleared of any involvement in the murder, leading detectives to focus on Nick and Jackie as the masterminds behind the crime.
Deep dives
The Murder Mystery Unfolds
Corey Shaughnessy recalls the terrifying night when her husband, Ted, was shot dead in their home. She survives the attack and questions arise about who would want to harm them. The investigation uncovers details about a potential robbery gone wrong and the motive of the Shaughnessy's jewelry business. However, detectives soon suspect a deeper plot involving Nick, Corey's son, and his wife, Jackie.
Growing Suspicion
Detectives focus their attention on Nick and Jackie as they uncover evidence of their financial troubles and discussions about a large sum of money. Text messages reveal discussions about hiring someone to carry out a crime. Investigators find surveillance footage of two individuals connected to Nick and track them down, resulting in arrests.
The Puzzle Takes Shape
While Nick and Jackie are implicated in the murder-for-hire plot, they are not believed to be the shooters. Connections to two additional suspects, Cameron and Johnny, are discovered through phone records and witness testimonies. More evidence, including missing ammunition and suspicious behavior, add to the growing case against the perpetrators.
The Murder Plot and Financial Tension
Nick and Jackie plotted to kill Nick's parents due to financial tension and the belief that they would inherit a large sum of money. Nick's day trading business failed, adding to the strain in their relationship. Although they initially thought about murdering just his father, they eventually decided that both parents needed to die.
Investigation and Convictions
The investigators initially looked into Nick's best friend Spencer as a potential suspect. However, he was cleared after finding no evidence linking him to the crime. Eventually, Nick and Jackie were arrested, and in their respective testimonies, they admitted to their involvement in planning the murder. Nick pleaded guilty to murder, along with two hired hitmen, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison, while Jackie received deferred adjudication, probation, and a short jail sentence for her role in attempted conspiracy to commit murder.
When Corey Shaughnessy wakes up to gunfire in the middle of the night, she shoots at the intruder and miraculously survives, only to discover that her husband Ted has been killed. Detectives wonder if the couple’s job as local jewelry shop owners could be a possible motive until the investigation takes a turn that no one saw coming. Andrea Canning reports.
Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: