Corey and Ted Shaughnessy were awoken by their dogs and moments later, Ted was shot dead. The truth behind the killer stunned the world.
In the early hours of March 2, 2018, Corey and Ted Shaughnessy were woken by their dogs barking. The couple, who had recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, were well-known in their community for running a jewelry business.
Hearing what sounded like intruders, Ted, 55, went to the hall to investigate while Corey armed herself with a handgun from her bedside table. But suddenly, shots rang out and Ted was brutally gunned down.
As the intruder turned on Corey, she somehow managed to avoid the bullets in the dark and fired back before hiding in a wardrobe where she called emergency services.
When police arrived, they found Ted dead from multiple gunshot wounds, along with the family's Rottweiler, Bart.
The truth behind the killer stunned the world.
Corey had survived the horror, but the incident left a lasting impact.
Author's summary: A couple's life is shattered by a brutal murder.