Son and Daughter-in-law Arrested in Connection with Murder of Texas Jeweler

Nick Shaughnessy and Jackie Edison Sentenced for Roles in Targeted Hit on Parents

Texas jeweler Ted Shaughnessy and his wife Corey were attacked by intruders in their Austin home in March 2018, resulting in Ted's death.
Corey fought back against the intruders with her own handgun and managed to survive the attack.
Authorities initially suspected a robbery gone wrong, but later determined the attack was a targeted hit.
The couple's son, Nick Shaughnessy, and his wife Jackie Edison were arrested for criminal solicitation in connection with the murder.
Nick Shaughnessy and two alleged hit men were charged with capital murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison, while Jackie Edison was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 10 years probation after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit capital murder.